Art Teacher | Inspire Creativity Across Key Stages

Pleckgate High School; West Wick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cashback

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work

Government pension schemes

Free parking

Training & progression

Intranet resources

Job summary

Pleckgate High School seeks to appoint an Art Teacher on a full-time, permanent contract from 1 January 2027. You will deliver high-quality art lessons to pupils of all abilities, plan schemes of work, and support the curriculum to meet the Academy’s objectives.

Working with the Subject Leader, you will design engaging learning opportunities, assess progress, and contribute to department CPD to ensure consistent, high‑quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Degree level in an art subject or suitable post-degree conversion.
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Ability to deliver high-quality art lessons to pupils of all ages and abilities.
• Experience teaching art across Key Stages with good outcomes.
• Knowledge of the art curriculum and related developments.
• Be a well-qualified art specialist.
• Experience designing engaging learning opportunities in art.
• Ability to assess pupil progress and adapt learning accordingly.
• Support for pupils who struggle with art.
• Passion for teaching art and knowledge of art pedagogy.
• Contributing to curriculum development to meet pupil needs and CPD in the department.

Responsibilities

• To assist in developing syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, and teaching strategies in art.
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Assist the Subject Leader to ensure the curriculum supports Academy objectives.
• Participate in staff development and professional development.
• Contribute to monitoring and evaluating the art area against quality standards.
• Review and manage curriculum-related activities and pastoral functions.
• Maintain records and provide up-to-date information for MIS and registers.
• Communicate effectively with parents where appropriate.

Skills

Art specialist

Curriculum development

Assessment of pupil progress

Art pedagogy

Differentiation

Education

Degree in art subject

Qualified Teacher Status

Post-degree conversion course

Job description

Pleckgate High School seeks to appoint an Art Teacher on a full-time, permanent contract from 1 January 2027. You will deliver high-quality art lessons to pupils of all abilities, plan schemes of work, and support the curriculum to meet the Academy’s objectives.

Working with the Subject Leader, you will design engaging learning opportunities, assess progress, and contribute to department CPD to ensure consistent, high‑quality teaching.