Art Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sunderland is seeking a qualified Art teacher with experience in teaching Key stages 3, 4, and 5. The ideal candidate will have a secure understanding of the subject curriculum and evidence of excellent classroom practice. A commitment to safeguarding and ongoing professional development is essential.

Benefits

Investment in career and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Secure knowledge and understanding of the subject curriculum.
• Ability to design and teach effective lessons.
• Excellent classroom practice required.
• Experience working with students with complex needs.

Skills

DfE recognised teaching qualification

Secure knowledge of subject curriculum

Ability to teach Art to Key stages 3, 4, 5

Effective lesson design

Experience with complex needs

Classroom management strategies

Good written communication skills

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A DfE recognised and relevant teaching qualification plus

A secure knowledge and understanding of the subject curriculum, in order to deliver Art, Creative Arts and Photography.

Ability to teach Art to Key stage 3, 4 and 5

Able to design and teach effective lessons and learning activities across the (subject) curriculum, age and ability ranges including personalising learning to meet individual needs.

Evidence of excellent classroom practice

Experience of working with students with complex needs including ASD and learning difficulties.

A good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.

Evidence of appropriate, relevant and on-going professional development and training.

Good written communication skills.

Closing date noon 11th August 2025. Interviews will take place between 26th - 28th August 2025.

What the school offers its staff

We understand that our staff are our most important resource. We are committed to recruiting the very best support staff, teachers and leaders to support and nurture our children, families and communities. Once these inspiring members of staff join us, we invest in their career and development so that we can retain the very best leaders, teachers and support staff in our schools and central teams, or the profession as a whole.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.