Art & Design Teacher

WAYMAN Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Harrow seeks a creative and inspiring Art & Design Teacher on a part-time, temporary basis, starting ASAP. This role involves delivering engaging lessons and fostering students' artistic expression across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential for Key Stage 5. Join a vibrant Arts department in a supportive educational environment that values creativity and community.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on school pay scale

Vibrant and collaborative Arts department

Purpose-built art studios and resources

Qualifications

• Specialism in Art & Design as part of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Art & Design at Key Stages 3 and 4 is desirable.
• Strong practical skills with a broad knowledge of art history.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging Art & Design lessons across various mediums.
• Encourage creativity and critical analysis of art through practical projects.
• Support and lead extra-curricular arts initiatives and exhibitions.

Skills

Creativity

Classroom Management

Communication

Art Historical Knowledge

Practical Artistic Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Specialism in Art & Design

Job description

Are you a creative and inspiring Art & Design Teacher with the ability to unlock artistic potential and foster innovative expression in students within an independent setting? We are partnering with a highly regarded Independent school in Harrow that is looking for a fantastic temporary, part-time Art & Design Teacher to join their vibrant Arts department, starting ASAP. This is a wonderful opportunity to cultivate students' artistic talents and appreciation for diverse artistic forms across Key Stages 3 and 4, with exciting potential for Key Stage 5.

What you'll be doing:

• You'll be designing and delivering engaging Art & Design lessons, covering a wide range of mediums, techniques, and art historical periods.
• It's about encouraging creativity, critical analysis of art, and individual expression through practical projects.
• You'll support and lead various artistic initiatives and contribute to the school's thriving extra-curricular arts programme and exhibitions.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a specialism in Art & Design.
• Experience teaching engaging and effective Art & Design lessons at Key Stages 3 and 4 is highly desirable.
• Strong practical artistic skills and a broad knowledge of art history and contemporary art.
• Excellent communication skills, strong classroom management, and a genuine passion for inspiring artistic talent.

Why join this school?

• This school offers a competitive salary, dependent on its own generous pay scale, pro-rata for your part-time hours.
• Become part of a vibrant and collaborative Arts department within this Independent school, celebrated for its strong creative programmes and excellent facilities.
• Benefit from purpose-built art studios and a range of materials and resources.
• Join a school that values the arts as central to a holistic education and promotes a strong sense of community in Harrow.

About This School:

This Independent school in Harrow boasts a rich and thriving arts scene, with Art & Design playing a central role in its educational philosophy. They provide extensive opportunities for students to engage with art, both in the curriculum and through a wide array of extra-curricular projects and exhibitions, fostering creativity, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the visual arts.