Qualified Art Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary healthcare membership

Wellbeing day

Progressive CPD programme

NPQ opportunity

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Birmingham seeks a dedicated Teacher of Art for a fixed-term maternity cover ending July 2027. The role covers KS3 and KS4, contributing to GCSE Art and Photography delivery while developing students' drawing abilities.

The ideal candidate holds QTS with Art, has KS3/KS4 teaching experience, and demonstrates strong subject knowledge and creative, engaging lessons. A collaborative, CPD-focused practitioner is preferred.

Qualifications

• QTS with Art specialism.
• Experience teaching Art at KS3 and KS4.
• Strong subject knowledge; knowledge of GCSE Art beneficial.
• Excellent classroom management and ability to deliver engaging lessons.
• Creative and ambitious approach to developing students' artistic skills.
• Commitment to collaborative working and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
• Support delivery of AQA GCSE Art (and GCSE Photography).
• Develop students' drawing and practical skills.

Skills

QTS with Art

Art teaching experience

Engaging lessons

Collaborative working

Education

QTS with Art specialization

Job description

Start Date: November 2026 or January 2027

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:

• Well-behaved students who are keen to learn
• 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)

Qualified Art Teacher

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £170 to £241 a day Hours: Full-time Location: B11 9JD Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 6 Oct 2026 Closing date: 5 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Teacher of Art

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: November 2026 or January 2027

Salary: £170 - £241 per day

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.

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