Art Teacher

Step Teachers; Orpington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading teacher recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Art Teacher to start in January 2026. This permanent role is at an inclusive secondary school that values professional growth and a supportive culture. The ideal candidate should hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have experience in teaching Art in secondary settings. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing pupil progress, and creating an engaging classroom environment. A range of exclusive benefits is offered, including wellness services and discounts on various products.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Well-being services

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Art in secondary schools.
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for the arts.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic about inspiring young artists.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Inspire creativity and critical thinking through a range of artistic media.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to the development of the Art curriculum.
• Support extracurricular activities and school-wide creative initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote cross-curricular learning.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching Art in secondary schools

Strong subject knowledge in Arts

Excellent classroom management

Strong communication skills

Creative and adaptable

Job description

Art Teacher – Full-time, permanent role starting January 2026

This full-time Art Teacher role begins in January 2026 and offers a permanent opportunity in a forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school. Leaders are ambitious and have created a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. Pupils are respectful, motivated, and benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum that supports both academic and personal development. Staff feel well supported and valued, and there is a strong focus on professional growth and collaboration.

Duties as Art Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Inspire creativity and critical thinking through a range of artistic media
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress in line with school policies
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Contribute to the development of the Art curriculum and resources
• Support extracurricular activities and school-wide creative initiatives
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote cross-curricular learning

Ideal Art Teacher:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Art in secondary schools
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for the arts
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills as an Art Teacher
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic about inspiring young artists

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, Devon and Greater Manchester. 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.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. 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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