Art Teacher

Step Teachers; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers is seeking a passionate Art Teacher to inspire creativity in students. The role involves teaching across Key Stages 3 and 4, preparing students for assessments, and promoting the arts within the school community. Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive wellness services

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering a broad and inclusive art curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and organisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality art lessons.
• Support students in building technical skills and creativity.
• Prepare students for assessments like GCSE or A-Level Art.

Skills

Creativity

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Art or Fine Art

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking a creative, enthusiastic and dedicated Art Teacher to join an inspiring and inclusive school community. This is an excellent opportunity to nurture students’ creativity and imagination, and to lead engaging art lessons that promote self-expression, confidence, and cultural awareness. Beginning September 2025.

You will teach Art across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and Key Stage 5 if applicable), and play an active role in developing the subject both within and beyond the classroom.

Duties as an Art Teacher:

• Plan and deliver high-quality art lessons that are accessible, engaging and challenging.

• Teach a range of artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media and digital art.

• Support students in building technical skills, creativity, and critical thinking.

• Prepare students for assessments such as GCSE or A-Level Art & Design.

• Contribute to displays, exhibitions and whole-school creative events.

• Promote the value of the arts within the school and wider community.

• Monitor and report on pupil progress effectively.

Ideal Art Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• A degree in Art, Fine Art, or a related subject.

• Passion for the arts and the ability to inspire creativity in young people.

• Experience in delivering a broad and inclusive art curriculum.

• Excellent classroom management and organisation skills as an Art Teacher.

• A reflective practitioner with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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