Art Teacher

Wayman Education; Verwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused school near Bournemouth is hiring an Art Teacher from September 2025. This role involves teaching across KS3 and KS4, supporting students in portfolio development for art assessments, and participating in a creative and inclusive faculty that encourages exploration of personal themes.

Benefits

Dedicated studio space with kiln, textiles, and photography areas

CPD in curriculum design, assessment, and inclusive creative practice

Support for Artsmark and cultural capital development

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of teaching and artistic practice.
• Able to deliver traditional and modern media techniques.
• Keen to nurture self-expression and art appreciation in every learner.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Art lessons celebrating technique and conceptual thinking.
• Guide pupils in refining coursework and preparing for assessment.
• Curate student exhibitions and develop display spaces.

Skills

Art Techniques

Creativity

Visual Literacy

Education

Degree in Fine Art, Visual Arts, or similar with QTS

Job description

Location: Verwood, Dorset (near Bournemouth)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS

A progressive and community-focused school near Bournemouth in Verwood is hiring an Art Teacher from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to join a creative and inclusive arts faculty where students are encouraged to think critically, explore personal themes, and develop a wide range of skills.

Position Overview:
Teaching across KS3 and KS4, the successful candidate will support GCSE students in developing portfolios for both coursework and exam components. There is scope to teach KS5 and lead projects in areas such as photography, textiles, or sculpture.

Key Duties:

• Deliver high-quality Art lessons that celebrate both technique and conceptual thinking

• Curate student exhibitions and develop display spaces

• Guide pupils in refining coursework and preparing for assessment

• Champion creativity and visual literacy across the school

Candidate Specification:

• Degree in Fine Art, Visual Arts, or similar with QTS

• Strong portfolio of teaching and artistic practice

• Able to deliver traditional and modern media techniques

• Keen to nurture self-expression and art appreciation in every learner

School Environment:
Set in a semi-rural area, this school has excellent facilities and a highly supportive leadership team. Student engagement in the arts is strong, with cross-curricular links to drama, music, and design. You will be joining a team that values artistic growth and academic development equally.

Benefits:

• Dedicated studio space with kiln, textiles, and photography areas

• CPD in curriculum design, assessment, and inclusive creative practice

• Support for Artsmark and cultural capital development