Teacher of Art

Lift Kingswood; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

LiftKingswood is seeking a passionate Art Teacher to join Kingswood Academy. You'll plan engaging art lessons, track student progress and provide constructive feedback to help every pupil thrive.

Collaborating with colleagues, pastoral staff and parents, you will support a broad spectrum of learners, including SEND, high-ability and EAL students, to reach their potential. The role includes an in-house Instructor training route leading to Qualified Teacher Status within two years; sponsorship is

Qualifications

• QTS or teacher training with a clear plan to achieve QTS by Sept 2026.
• Degree in an art-related subject with a passion for teaching.
• Commitment to meeting the needs of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging art lessons and assess progress.
• Adapt teaching to SEND, high-ability and EAL students.
• Use assessment feedback to close gaps and track progress.
• Build a positive classroom culture with clear routines and high expectations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, pastoral staff and parents to support every student.

Skills

Teaching passion

High expectations

Commitment to high-quality teaching

Education

QTS by Sep 2026 / training to achieve QTS

Degree in art-related subject

Job description

LiftKingswoodare seeking a passionate,committed Art Teacher to join ourteam and help further strengthenourexceptional provision. We are seeking an Art teacher or a Head of Art, for information regarding the Head of Art role please check here: https://recruitment.liftschools.org/jobs/vacancy/692/description

We believeeverychilddeserves a world-classeducationand weworkrelentlesslyto make that happen.Ourschool is a placewhereeverypupil is valued,supported,challengedand inspired, andwhereourteam takes pride in having the highest ofexpectationsand ensuringourstudentsachieve excellent outcomes.

About the role

As an Art Teacher at KingswoodAcademy, you'll create a learningenvironmentwhereallstudentsfeelsupportedandencouraged. You'll plan engaging lessons, track student progress, and provide helpful feedback. Working closelywithcolleagues, pastoral staff, and parents, you'll help meet the needs ofeverystudent and build theirconfidence.

Keyresponsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons that engagestudentsand buildunderstanding
• Adapt your teaching style to meet the needs of all learners, including thosewithSEND, highability, and EAL
• Use assessment and feedback to helpstudentsreflect on their progress and close any gaps
• Build a positive classroom culturewithclear routines and highexpectationsforbehaviour
• Workwithcolleagues, parents, andsupportstaff to create the best outcomes foreverystudent

We are looking for someone who

• Have QTS, or are currently training and due to achieve QTS by September 2026 or hold a degree in an art-related subject and would like to transition into teaching through ourin-house Instructor training route,leadingto securing qualified teacher status within two years. HelpingLiftKingswoodto develop the nextgenerationof great teachers.
• Have a genuine passion for teaching and a love for your subject
• Have high expectations for all students and are dedicated to ensuring students reach their maximum potential
• Arecommittedto greatrelationshipsandhigh-qualityteaching
• Want toworkin a schoolwherehardworkissupportedand valued
• Has recent UK school, curriculum based experience
• At this time, we are not offering sponsorship for this position

AboutLiftKingswood

As a national beacon of excellence and one of the region'shighest-performingacademies,LiftKingswoodconsistentlydelivers student results well above the national average. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted for leadership,behavior, and personaldevelopment, we offer a dynamicenvironmentwhereboth staff andstudentsthrive.

We're proud ofourstrong track record for internal promotion,elevatingcareers anddevelopingfuture leaders. Are you ready to joinouroutstanding team?

Whats next?

We strongly recommend visiting the school if you areinterestedin the post, please contact PA to the Principal:[e-mail].

Who isLiftSchools?

LiftSchoolsis made up of 62 primary,secondaryand specialschools,educatingmore than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believeeducationcan transform lives – and we wanteverychildinourschoolsto achieve their full potential.

How wesupportyou

We want you tofeelsupported, valued and able to grow throughout your careerwithLiftSchools. Fromhigh-qualityprofessionaldevelopmentand career progression to wellbeingsupportandopportunitiestoconnectandcollaborateacrossournetwork, we invest in you so you can do your bestwork.

Discover how we’llsupportyou to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you:How wesupportyou

• Safer Recruitment Statement - September 2026.pdf
• Teacher Job Description and Person Specification (4).pdf