Art Teacher – Creative Teaching Opportunity In Colchester

Marchant Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a well-established Colchester school in their search for an Art Teacher to deliver a broad art curriculum, inspiring students and developing creativity.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative Art department, welcoming both experienced teachers and ECTs. A formal teaching qualification with QTS (PGCE) and eligibility to work in the UK are essential, with opportunities to contribute to schemes of work and student development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Art Teacher with relevant teaching experience.
• Ability to teach Art across the appropriate key stages.
• Formal teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE.
• Strong practical and theoretical Art knowledge.
• Ability to teach a range of artistic techniques and media.
• Creative approach to lesson planning and delivery.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire students and encourage creative independence.
• Applications welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs.
• Overseas teachers with an appropriate formal teaching qualification are encouraged to apply.
• Legal ability to work within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a broad and engaging Art curriculum across key stages.
• Create a studio-style learning environment encouraging ambition and pride in work.
• Develop schemes of work and share resources with colleagues.
• Support students across different ability levels within the department.
• Contribute to the wider creative life of the school and Art department.

Skills

Classroom management

Organisation

Enthusiasm for Art

Effective communication

Inspires students

Education

Qualified Art Teacher with QTS (PGCE)

Experience across key stages

Job description

• Art Teacher required for a successful school in Colchester

• Join a creative, supportive and well-established Art department

• Fantastic opportunity for an inspirational teacher with a passion for the Arts

Our client is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a successful school in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an imaginative and committed teacher who wants to inspire students to develop their creativity, artistic confidence and technical skills.

The successful Art Teacher will be responsible for delivering a broad and engaging Art curriculum that allows students to experiment with different media, techniques and creative approaches. You will encourage pupils to develop their own ideas while providing the technical guidance and subject knowledge needed to produce high-quality work.

The school is looking for a teacher who can create an engaging studio-style learning environment in which students are encouraged to be ambitious and take pride in their work. Strong classroom management, excellent organisation and a genuine enthusiasm for Art will be essential.

You will work alongside colleagues within the department to develop schemes of work, share resources and support students across different ability levels. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the wider creative life of the school and encourage students to appreciate Art and creative expression.

School Information

This is a well-established school based in Colchester, with a strong focus on academic achievement, personal development and providing students with a broad curriculum.

The Art department encourages students to explore their creativity while developing practical skills and an understanding of artists, designers and different artistic movements. Students are supported in developing individual ideas and are encouraged to take ownership of their creative work.

The successful Art Teacher will join a collaborative department where teachers work together to provide students with a consistent and engaging learning experience.

The school welcomes applications from experienced teachers as well as ECTs who are looking to establish themselves within a supportive teaching environment.

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Art Teacher with relevant teaching experience

• Ability to teach Art across the appropriate key stages

• Formal teaching qualification with QTS, such as a PGCE

• Strong practical and theoretical Art knowledge

• Ability to teach a range of artistic techniques and media

• Creative approach to lesson planning and delivery

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• Ability to inspire students and encourage creative independence

• Applications welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs

• Overseas teachers with an appropriate formal teaching qualification are encouraged to apply

• Legal ability to work within the UK