Art Teacher – Bring Creativity To Life At A Dynamic Norwich Secondary School!

Marchant Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a mixed secondary school in Norwich. You will inspire students through practical and imaginative learning across key stages, developing skills in drawing, painting, and mixed media.

The role involves planning lessons, creating resources, assessing work and guiding students from initial ideas to finished pieces, while fostering sketchbook work and research of artists in an inclusive, supportive department.

Qualifications

• An Art Teacher capable of teaching Art across the relevant key stages.
• A formal teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Strong practical knowledge of relevant art techniques, materials and processes.
• The ability to plan stimulating projects that develop creativity and technical proficiency.
• Experience assessing practical work and providing constructive feedback.
• An understanding of differentiation and inclusive approaches to creative teaching.
• Strong classroom management and organisation skills, including responsible management of art materials.
• A commitment to safeguarding, student progress and professional development.
• Legal eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Plan lessons and prepare resources.
• Assess practical work and provide feedback to support student improvement.
• Support students in developing sketchbooks and researching artists.
• Balance structured skill development with opportunities for experimentation and independent creativity.
• Encourage analysis of artists' work and development of personal visual language.
• Promote inclusive learning and positive relationships within the department.

Skills

Art teaching

Curriculum planning

Assessment

Differentiation

Education

PGCE or equivalent (QTS)

Tools

Art materials handling

Job description

• Art Teacher required for a mixed secondary school in Norwich




• Opportunity to join a department encouraging creativity, experimentation and artistic development




• Seeking an enthusiastic teacher to inspire students through practical and imaginative learning

About the Role

Our client is looking to appoint a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a secondary school in Norwich. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about visual arts and wants to help students develop their artistic skills, confidence and ability to express ideas through a range of media.

The successful Art Teacher will deliver engaging lessons across the relevant key stages, introducing students to a variety of artistic techniques, materials, processes and influences. They will encourage students to explore different approaches to drawing, painting, mixed media, three-dimensional work and visual research, depending on the curriculum and facilities available.

The school is seeking a teacher who can balance structured skill development with opportunities for experimentation and independent creativity. Students should be encouraged to analyse artists' work, develop their own visual language, evaluate their progress and produce outcomes that demonstrate both technical competence and personal expression.

Responsibilities will include planning lessons, preparing resources, assessing practical work and providing feedback that helps students improve. The successful candidate will also support students in developing sketchbooks, researching relevant artists and refining ideas from initial concepts through to final pieces.

The department values an inclusive approach that enables students of different abilities and backgrounds to participate confidently in creative learning. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECTs, as well as suitably qualified overseas teachers with a recognised formal teaching qualification.

School Information

The school is a mixed secondary school in Norwich that aims to provide a broad and balanced education while encouraging students to discover their interests and develop their individual talents.

The Art department plays an important role in the creative curriculum, helping students develop observation, visual communication, problem-solving and practical skills. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity, perseverance and thoughtful experimentation, giving students opportunities to learn from their own work and the work of others.

The school promotes positive relationships, high expectations and a supportive approach to professional development. Teachers are encouraged to share resources, discuss effective classroom practice and create learning experiences that motivate students to engage fully with their subjects.

Creative subjects provide valuable opportunities for students to develop confidence, independent thinking and resilience. The successful Art Teacher will help students understand that artistic progress involves exploration, reflection and refinement, while ensuring that they develop the technical skills needed to achieve their potential.

This position would suit a teacher who enjoys working creatively, values student individuality and wants to make a positive contribution to a supportive school community.

Experience and Qualifications

• An Art Teacher with the ability to teach Art across the appropriate key stages.




• A formal teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE or equivalent recognised qualification.




• Strong practical knowledge of relevant art techniques, materials and processes.




• The ability to plan stimulating projects that develop creativity and technical proficiency.




• Experience assessing practical work and providing constructive feedback.




• An understanding of differentiation and inclusive approaches to creative teaching.




• Strong classroom management and organisation skills, including responsible management of art materials.




• A commitment to safeguarding, student progress and professional development.




• Legal eligibility to work in the UK.