Teacher of Art

Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy seeks an enthusiastic Art teacher to deliver high-quality GCSE Art, Craft and Design to a diverse cohort. You will tailor lessons to meet educational needs and maximise pupil achievement, with a focus on empowering vulnerable learners.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, resilience, and an ability to work well in a fast-paced environment while supporting safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent required.
• Experience delivering GCSE Art, Craft and Design.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
• Able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent classroom practitioner.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to work with pupils with challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Art teaching and learning.
• Maximise pupil achievement and development in Art.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Skills

GCSE Art Delivery

Adaptable

Safeguarding

Excellent classroom practice

Team player

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

About this Role

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to be part of an excellent team in a friendly and expanding Alternative Provision? If yes, we have the perfect role for you.

You will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises pupil's achievement and ability to develop.

We are looking for a teacher of Art who is able to deliver high-quality teaching and learning and have a clear focus on the achievement of young people. We need people who share our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people.

Educated to Qualified Teacher Status, you will be calm, engaging, resilient and have an innovative style of teaching motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.

Full time or part time may be considered for the right candidate.

Essential:

• QTS or equivalent
• Experience of delivering GCSE Art, Craft and Design
• The belief that all pupils deserve a life of choice and opportunity
• Ability to be adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work successfully with pupils with challenging behaviour

Closing date: Monday 12th October 2026

Interview date: Monday 19th October 2026

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. Social media checks will also be included and any conditional offers will be subject to gaining two references.

Please see below for links to our Safeguarding policy and our Safer Recruitment Policy:

https://baileystreet.manorhall.academy/policies/policies-a-z/