Art Teacher Secondary School

TeacherActive; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Healthcare membership

Wellbeing day

CPD programme

NPQ support

Job summary

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a thriving 11-16 academy in Birmingham. They are looking to appoint an ambitious Teacher of Art on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until July 2027, starting in November 2026 or January 2027.

The successful candidate will teach across KS3 and KS4, supporting the delivery of AQA GCSE Art and GCSE Photography while helping to further develop students' drawing skills.

Qualifications

• QTS with an Art specialism is required.
• Experience teaching Art at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 is essential.
• Good knowledge of the AQA GCSE Art specification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across KS3 and KS4 including GCSE delivery.
• Develop students' drawing and practical skills in a creative setting.
• Support the delivery of a broad and balanced Art curriculum.

Skills

Engaging lessons

Classroom management

Creative teaching

Collaborative working

Professional development

Education

QTS with Art specialism

Tools

AQA GCSE Art specification

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of Art
Location: Birmingham
Start Date: November 2026 or January 2027
Salary: £170 - £241 per day

Are you a passionate Teacher of Art who can inspire students to develop their creativity and practical skills?

Do you have strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging Art lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4?

Are you an ambitious classroom practitioner looking to join a creative and well-resourced Art department?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a thriving 11-16 academy in Birmingham. The school has a collaborative ethos, excellent student behaviour and a strong focus on raising achievement through a broad and balanced curriculum.

The school is looking to appoint an ambitious Teacher of Art on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until July 2027, starting in November 2026 or January 2027. The successful Teacher of Art will teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting the delivery of AQA GCSE Art and GCSE Photography while helping to further develop students' skills, particularly in drawing.

The successful Teacher of Art will have:

• QTS with an Art specialism
• Experience teaching Art at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Strong subject knowledge, with knowledge of the AQA GCSE Art specification beneficial
• Excellent classroom management and the ability to deliver engaging lessons
• A creative and ambitious approach to developing students' artistic skills
• A commitment to collaborative working and continued professional development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A generous Planning, Preparation & Assessment (PPA) allocation
• Well-behaved students who are keen to learn
• A competitive Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Discretionary healthcare membership with access to GP, mental health and wellbeing support
• A designated wellbeing day and a progressive, research-informed CPD programme
• Professional development opportunities, including support to undertake a National Professional Qualification (NPQ)

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.