Art Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Consultant support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Solihull is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Art to join a successful secondary school and lead engaging Art lessons across KS3 and KS4.

You will inspire creativity and skill, plan high-quality lessons and support learners with a positive, inclusive classroom environment. A QTS or equivalent qualification is essential and opportunities for long-term and permanent positions are available.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching Art within a secondary school setting.
• Has strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Art and Design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and creative Art lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students to develop their creativity, confidence and artistic skills.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Support students in developing their knowledge and practical skills.
• Contribute positively to the wider Art department.
• Encourage a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in achieving strong academic and creative outcomes.

Skills

Art teaching

QTS

GCSE Art

Secondary education

Student motivation

Education

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of Art

Location: Solihull

Start Date: ASAP / Oct 2026

Contract: Full-time

Pay: Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS), depending on experience

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Art to join a successful secondary school in Solihull.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Art teacher to join a supportive department and inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge, a creative approach to teaching and the ability to engage and motivate students through inspiring and personalised lessons.

The Role

As a Teacher of Art you will:

• Deliver engaging and creative Art lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire students to develop their creativity, confidence and artistic skills.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
• Support students in developing their knowledge and practical skills.
• Contribute positively to the wider Art department.
• Encourage a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students in achieving strong academic and creative outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching Art within a secondary school setting.
• Has strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Art and Design
• Is able to teach Art confidently to GCSE level.
• Can motivate and inspire students through engaging lessons.
• Has high expectations of students and is committed to their progress.
• Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative department.
• Experience teaching A Level Art and Design would be desirable but is not essential.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive rates of pay, paid to scale where applicable.
• Access to a wide range of secondary teaching opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities for both long-term and permanent positions.
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
• A straightforward registration and compliance process.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguard-checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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