Art Teacher - Leamington Spa

Justteachers Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is recruiting an Art Teacher for a Leamington Spa secondary school to deliver engaging lessons across Art and Design.

You will inspire pupils’ imagination, technical skill, visual literacy and confidence through a wide range of artistic processes and materials. You’ll plan and teach high-quality Art lessons, encourage experimentation and personal expression, and introduce pupils to artists, designers, movements, and cultural contexts while maintaining a safe, inclusive studio

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Degree or strong subject knowledge in Art, Fine Art, Art and Design, or related creative discipline.
• Experience teaching Art and Design at Key Stages 3 and 4 in a UK secondary school or comparable setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Art and Design lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, meeting curriculum and qualification requirements.
• Teach a broad range of practical and creative skills, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, photography, and digital media.
• Support pupils in researching artists and developing ideas, sketchbooks, portfolios, and final outcomes.
• Assess pupils’ work, provide constructive feedback, and use progress information to plan appropriate support and challenge.
• Maintain a safe, organised studio, manage materials and equipment responsibly, and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

QTS

Art Knowledge

Classroom Management

Assessment Skills

Education

Relevant degree in Art/Design

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is working with a secondary school in Leamington Spa that is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to deliver engaging lessons across the Art and Design curriculum. This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable practitioner to inspire pupils’ imagination, technical skill, visual literacy, and confidence through a wide range of artistic processes and materials.

You’ll plan and teach high-quality Art lessons that encourage experimentation, observation, research, development, and personal expression. Working within a supportive department, you’ll introduce pupils to artists, designers, movements, and cultural contexts, assess portfolios carefully, and maintain a safe, inclusive studio environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Art and Design lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, meeting curriculum and qualification requirements.
• Teach a broad range of practical and creative skills, which may include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, photography, and digital media.
• Support pupils in researching artists and developing ideas, sketchbooks, portfolios, and final outcomes.
• Assess pupils’ work, provide constructive feedback, and use progress information to plan appropriate support and challenge.
• Maintain a safe, organised studio, manage materials and equipment responsibly, and follow safeguarding and behaviour procedures at all times.

Pre-requisites:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• A relevant degree or strong subject knowledge in Art, Fine Art, Art and Design, or a related creative discipline.
• Experience teaching Art and Design at Key Stages 3 and 4 in a UK secondary school or comparable educational setting.
• Strong classroom management, assessment, and communication skills, with an understanding of studio health and safety and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Two relevant references, ideally from educational settings.