Creative Art & Design Teacher – KS3/KS4, Full‑Time

The Education Network Birmingham; Telford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is seeking a passionate Art & Design Teacher for a full-time, long-term role in a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Telford, starting September 2026. You will teach KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging practical and theory lessons that build creativity, technical skills, and confidence, while assessing progress and providing feedback.

You will foster a positive, inclusive classroom, manage workloads effectively, and collaborate with a supportive department in a

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or have relevant teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Art & Design across KS3 and KS4.
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art & Design across KS3/KS4.
• Plan and deliver high-quality practical and theory-based lessons.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback, maintaining an inclusive learning environment.
• Support students to develop creativity and artistic confidence.

Skills

QTS

KS3/KS4 teaching

Art & Design

Practical & theory teaching

Classroom management

Job description

Art & Design Teacher

Key Details

• Position: Art & Design Teacher
• Specialism: Art & Design
• Location: Telford
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Full-time, long-term
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
• School Rating: Ofsted-rated Good

The Role
An Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Telford is seeking a creative, passionate, and dedicated Art & Design Teacher to join its successful department from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.
The successful candidate will teach Art & Design across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that encourage students to develop their creativity, technical skills, artistic confidence, and understanding of a wide range of artistic disciplines.
You will plan and deliver high-quality practical and theory-based lessons, assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will encourage students to experiment with different techniques, materials, and creative approaches while supporting them to develop their own artistic style and achieve their full potential.

The Candidate
The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS or have relevant teaching experience
• Have experience teaching Art & Design across KS3 and KS4
• Be confident delivering practical and theory-based Art lessons
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Be committed to supporting student progress and raising attainment
• Have a genuine passion for Art & Design and creative education

The School
This Ofsted-rated Good secondary school in Telford offers a supportive and collaborative working environment with a strong focus on high-quality teaching and student achievement.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent resources and facilities, professional development opportunities, and a welcoming school community. The Art & Design department is committed to nurturing creativity and providing students with opportunities to develop their artistic skills and confidence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Art & Design Teacher seeking a full-time, long-term role in Telford starting September 2026, offering the opportunity to teach KS3 and KS4 within a supportive and successful secondary school.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.