Art Teacher

EdEx; Merton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an Art Teacher for an outstanding school in Merton starting January 2026. This full-time role offers opportunities to teach Art subjects at GCSE and A Level. The ideal candidate will have UK QTS and an art-related degree, as well as a passion for teaching and creativity in the classroom. The school boasts a supportive environment with mentorship opportunities and career progression.

Benefits

TLR opportunities for experienced teachers

1:1 mentorship

Bespoke ECT induction

Qualifications

• UK QTS is essential for the role.
• Experience working in an educational environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons to meet the Curriculum for Excellence national guidance.
• Work with colleagues to plan and coordinate lessons.
• Assist in the mentoring of ECTs.

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

Strong experience in a relevant field

Job description

Art Teacher

An 'Outstanding' school is Merton is looking for an Art Teacher to join their thriving department from January 2026. The school teaches various Art subjects such as Art & Design, Graphic Design, and Photography at GCSE and A Level and is looking for someone with a specialism in one of these areas.

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.

More about the Art Teacher Role

• TLR Opportunities for experienced teachers such as KS5 Coordinator, pastoral roles and more
• High uptake of Art subjects at GCSE and A Level with excellent results
• 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 studentsArt Teacher - Job Description

Art Teacher, Graphic Design Teacher, Photography Teacher
Inner London MPS1-UPS3 + TLR (Size depending on experience), January 2026 - Full-time and permanent contract, Teach across KS3,4, and 5
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

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

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 Charlie at EdEx, if shortlisted you will be contacted by your personal consulted.

Art Teacher

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