Art Teacher

Smile Education; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a passionate and creative Art Teacher to join a successful and supportive secondary school in Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to inspiring young people and helping students develop their creativity, confidence and artistic skills. The school offers a welcoming and supportive environment where mutual respect, positive behaviour and high expectations are central to school life.

Qualifications

• A qualified teacher with QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Art within a secondary school environment.
• A genuine passion for Art and creativity.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain high expectations.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons for students of different abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, flexible and professional approach.
• A genuine commitment to supporting students' academic, personal and creative development.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Art lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident to express their creativity.
• Teaching a range of artistic techniques, processes and media.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Differentiating lessons to meet the needs and abilities of all learners.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
• Encouraging students to develop their confidence, creativity and independent thinking.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and working collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

QTS

Art teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Creativity

Job description

Smile Education are currently recruiting for a passionate and creative Art Teacher to join a successful and supportive secondary school in Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to inspiring young people and helping students develop their creativity, confidence and artistic skills. The school offers a welcoming and supportive environment where mutual respect, positive behaviour and high expectations are central to school life.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality Art lessons across the secondary age range. You will encourage students to explore their creativity while developing their practical skills, knowledge and appreciation of art.

• Planning and delivering engaging Art lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel confident to express their creativity.
• Teaching a range of artistic techniques, processes and media.
• Assessing student progress and providing constructive feedback.
• Differentiating lessons to meet the needs and abilities of all learners.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
• Encouraging students to develop their confidence, creativity and independent thinking.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and working collaboratively with colleagues.

The School Are Looking For

• A qualified teacher with QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Art within a secondary school environment.
• A genuine passion for Art and creativity.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain high expectations.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons for students of different abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, flexible and professional approach.
• A genuine commitment to supporting students' academic, personal and creative development.

Why Work With Smile Education?

Smile Education is an education recruitment agency with a strong track record of supporting teachers and education professionals across the West Midlands. We offer ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, access to training and CPD opportunities, and the chance to work within a range of established schools across the local area. We are passionate about finding the right role and school environment for every candidate.

Safeguarding

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks where applicable.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.