Art & Design Teacher — Inspire Creativity & Skill

Empowering Learning; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning in Telford is seeking an Art & DT Textiles Teacher to join our Expressive Arts Department. The role covers Art & Design across KS3–KS4, delivering engaging, practical, and theory-based lessons that spark creativity in students.

The successful candidate will hold UK QTS or equivalent, bring strong subject knowledge, and be able to plan high-quality resources, assess progress, and contribute to school exhibitions and enrichment projects. Sept 2026 start.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Strong subject knowledge in Art & Design.
• Experience teaching at secondary level (KS3-KS4).
• Ability to deliver practical and theory-based lessons with clear progression.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for the Arts and commitment to fostering student creativity.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver engaging, creative, and practical lessons that capture students' imagination.
• Plan and prepare high-quality learning resources that encourage artistic exploration.
• Support students in developing technical skills, creativity, and confidence.
• Assess, monitor, and provide constructive feedback to promote progress.
• Contribute to the culture of creativity within the department and wider school.

Skills

Art & Design

KS3-KS4 teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Education

UK QTS

Job description

Empowering Learning in Telford is seeking an Art & DT Textiles Teacher to join our Expressive Arts Department. The role covers Art & Design across KS3–KS4, delivering engaging, practical, and theory-based lessons that spark creativity in students.

The successful candidate will hold UK QTS or equivalent, bring strong subject knowledge, and be able to plan high-quality resources, assess progress, and contribute to school exhibitions and enrichment projects. Sept 2026 start.