Art Teacher

Smile Education; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art to inspire creativity and confidence in young people. The successful candidate will deliver well-structured lessons for KS3 and KS4, supporting students through coursework while maintaining high teaching standards. Applicants should hold QTS and have strong subject knowledge in Art. This school provides a supportive environment dedicated to professional development and nurturing artistic talents.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Art at KS3 and KS4, GCSE experience desirable.
• Strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic media and techniques.
• Excellent classroom and studio management, including health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, and self-expression in students.
• Support students through coursework and assessments.

Skills

Creativity

Classroom management

Passion for teaching

Subject knowledge in Art

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Smile Education is working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school based in Sutton Coldfield, who are seeking a passionate and creative Teacher of Art to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Art teacher who is keen to inspire creativity and confidence in young people within a supportive school environment.

As a Teacher of Art, you will deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across KS3 and KS4, in line with the national curriculum and exam board requirements. You will encourage creativity, experimentation, and self-expression while maintaining high standards of teaching and learning. You will also support students through coursework and assessment, helping them develop both technical skills and artistic understanding.

You will be joining a collaborative and supportive department that values professional development and is committed to nurturing students’ artistic talents.

Qualifications

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience teaching Art at KS3 and KS4 (GCSE experience desirable)
• Strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic media and techniques
• Excellent classroom and studio management, including health and safety awareness
• A genuine passion for working with young people and developing their creativity and confidence

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.