Art Teacher

EdEx – Education Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks an Art Teacher for an 'Outstanding' school in Southwark, starting ASAP or January 2026. The role involves teaching KS3 & KS4 Art, planning engaging lessons, and working within a supportive department. Ideal candidates will possess a UK QTS and a relevant degree. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students' creativity and contribute to a thriving educational environment.

Benefits

TLR Opportunities

1:1 Mentorship

Bespoke ECT induction

In & Out of house training

Qualifications

• UK QTS is essential for the role.
• Degree in Art or strong experience in a relevant field required.
• Candidates should be ambitious and driven.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3 & KS4 Art to students with small class sizes.
• Plan lessons according to national guidance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to coordinate lesson plans.

Skills

Strong understanding of teaching standards

Great communication skills

Ambitious and driven personality

Education

Art related degree at 1:1 or 2:1 from reputable university

UK QTS

Job description

More about the Art Teacher Role

• TLR Opportunities for experienced teachers
• Excellent results across the entire school puttin them in the top 0.05% for Progress 8
• 1:1 Mentorship, bespoke ECT induction, In & Out of house training and more,
• Working Amongst a faculty of young and experienced teachers,
• Excellent reputation in the local area for well-behaved and high achieving students

Art Teacher - Job Description

• Art Teacher
• Inner London MPS1-UPS3
• Start ASAP or January 2026
• Teach across KS3 & KS4
• Plan your lessons to meet the Curriculum for Excellence national guidance,
• Work with colleagues to plan and coordinate lessons,
• ECT's and experienced teachers encouraged,

Art Teacher - Person Specification

• UK QTS - Essential
• Strong understanding of teaching standards,
• Art related degree at 1:1 or 2:1 from reputable university,
• If not a degree strong experience in a relevant field,
• Ambitious and driven personality,
• Great communication skills,
• Desire to progress.

An 'Outstanding' school in Southwark is looking for an Art Teacher to join their small but thriving department from January 2026 or sooner. The school is looking for someone to teach KS3 & KS4 Art, which includes small class sizes at GCSE.

This School has creativity emanating out of it, and as such this school is oversubscribed with talented students. Making this not only an inspiring place to work but as an art teacher also the perfect opportunity to use your own artistic skills whilst supporting children's education. You will have plenty of opportunities to bring your creative flair into the classroom and make Art accessible to all students. You will also have the freedom to help design the way the curriculum is delivered, to ensure its success.

Working with this school is a fantastic opportunity for experienced teachers and ECTs alike, with TLRs, mentorships and a clear progression route, the selected candidate for this role is on route to a brilliant career.

If this Art Teacher role sounds like the one for you please apply by sending your CV to George at EdEx, if shortlisted you will be contacted by your personal consulted.