Qualified Art Teacher

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

Job summary

TeacherActive is supporting a thriving 11-16 academy in Birmingham to appoint a Teacher of Art on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until July 2027. You will teach Art to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting GCSE Art and Photography while helping students develop their drawing skills.

The successful candidate will hold QTS with an Art specialism, have experience teaching KS3/KS4, and show strong classroom management.

Qualifications

• QTS with an Art specialism.
• Experience teaching Art in KS3 and KS4.
• Strong knowledge of the AQA GCSE Art specification is beneficial.
• Excellent classroom management and ability to deliver engaging lessons.
• Commitment to collaborative working and ongoing professional development.

Skills

KS3/KS4 Art

Subject knowledge

Classroom management

Creative pedagogy

PD & collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Art

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.