Teacher of Art and Graphic Design

TBA; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Education is assisting a leading independent school in Birmingham to appoint an Art and Graphic Design Teacher from January 2027. The role is full-time and permanent, with part-time and fixed-term possibilities.

The successful candidate will teach Art across Years 7–13, with A-level experience expected. For the permanent post, Graphic Design expertise is also required, and safeguarding checks will be conducted.

Qualifications

• This role requires teaching Art at secondary level up to A level.
• Permanent post requires Graphic Design experience in addition to Art teaching.
• Ability to work across Years 7–13 and adapt for different cohorts.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Graphic Design to Years 7–13 and prepare students for assessments.
• Develop engaging lessons that cover theory and practical work across the curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues and uphold safeguarding practices.

Skills

Art teaching

Graphic design

Secondary education

Job description

Role: Art and Graphic Design Teacher

Start Date: January 2027

Location: Birmingham

Contract Term: Permanent or 2 Term Contract

Salary: Competitive

A leading independent school in Birmingham is seeking an Art and Graphic Design Teacher from January 2027 to teach across the senior school. This is a full time and permanent role that can also be part time and also for a fixed term contract.

This independent school aims to provide a first-class education, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. They endeavour to uphold the values of respect, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, which are central to all that the school does.

This role will entail teaching Art and Graphic Design across Years 7 - 13 and the successful candidate will have experience of teaching Art at secondary level and up to A level. For the permanent role, the School is wanting Graphic Design experience as well as Art Teaching experience.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.