Art Teacher Secondary School

TeacherActive; Highgate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking an Art and Digital Media Teacher for a long-term placement in Birmingham. The role involves planning, delivering and assessing Art and Digital Media lessons, contributing to GCSE Art and Photography curriculum development, and exploring opportunities across iMedia and KS3/DT.

The successful candidate will have QTS in Art/Digital Media and strong classroom management. The position offers a path to permanent employment for the right candidate, with competitive pay and

Qualifications

• QTS with a relevant Art, Digital Media or related specialism.
• Experience teaching Art within a secondary school environment.
• Knowledge of GCSE Art and Photography, with AQA course knowledge desirable.
• Skills or experience within iMedia and/or Design and Technology desirable.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• A creative, collaborative approach with a commitment to safeguarding and raising student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess and monitor students to maximise progress.
• Contribute to the development of the Art curriculum, including GCSE Art and Photography.
• Provide opportunities across iMedia and KS3 / Design and Technology.

Skills

Creativity

Collaborative working

Safeguarding

iMedia knowledge

Education

QTS in Art/Digital Media

Job description

Job Title: Art and Digital Media Teacher

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: November

Salary: £33,916 - £46,352

Are you an enthusiastic Art and Digital Media Teacher who can inspire creativity and ambition in students?

Do you have strong knowledge of Art, Photography or Digital Media and the ability to deliver engaging and challenging lessons?

Are you an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for student behaviour, progress and achievement?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a thriving Academy in Birmingham, where a diverse school community and collaborative ethos are at the heart of its success. The school offers excellent student behaviour, well‑resourced creative subjects and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, providing teachers with an environment where they can focus on delivering outstanding lessons.

The school is looking to appoint an Art and Digital Media Teacher on a long‑term basis from November, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right Art and Digital Media Teacher. The successful teacher will contribute to the development of the Art curriculum, including AQA GCSE Art and Photography, with opportunities across iMedia and Key Stage 3 / KS3 Design and Technology, while planning, assessing and monitoring students to maximise their progress.

The successful Art and Digital Media Teacher will have:

• QTS with a relevant Art, Digital Media or related specialism
• Experience teaching Art within a secondary school environment
• Knowledge of GCSE Art and Photography, with AQA course knowledge desirable
• Skills or experience within iMedia and/or Design and Technology desirable
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• A creative, collaborative approach with a commitment to safeguarding and raising student achievement

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
• Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.