Teacher of Art and Textiles

Independent Schools Association (ISA); England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a talented Teacher of Art & Textiles to inspire students across all year groups. The successful candidate will deliver ambitious lessons, support the Art Department's growth, and engage students in creative processes. A strong background in Art and excellent subject knowledge is essential. Join us to empower students in their artistic journeys.

Qualifications

• Strong Art background and excellent subject knowledge required.
• Passion for Art and Textiles with ability to inspire students.
• Experience in teaching Art and Textiles at GCSE and A Level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Textiles across all year groups.
• Deliver ambitious lessons to challenge students' growth.
• Support after-school clubs to inspire students.

Skills

Art background

Excellent subject knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

The Art Department at St Mary’s seeks a well-qualified and enthusiastic teacher. The successful candidate will be expected to teach timetabled Art and Textiles across all age groups in the senior school, including A level.

Do you have a passion for Art and a flair for Textiles and Design? St Mary’s is looking for a talented and enthusiastic Teacher of Art & Textiles to join our vibrant, ambitious Art Department.

You will teach Art and Textiles across all year groups, including GCSE and A Level, encouraging students to develop their own artistic style, experiment with techniques and think creatively. Teaching will include traditional textile skills such as machine embroidery, printmaking, surface decoration, constructed textiles and fashion design, but with plenty of scope for innovation and adventurous ideas. Students are encouraged to follow their own lines of enquiry, using sketchbooks and first-hand research to produce outcomes that are often exceptional.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Textiles across all year groups, including GCSE and A Level, within timetabled lessons.
• Deliver exciting, ambitious lessons that challenge learners across key stages and contribute to the growth and success of the Art Department.
• Incorporate traditional textile skills (e.g., machine embroidery, printmaking, surface decoration, constructed textiles and fashion design) while fostering innovation and adventurous ideas.
• Encourage students to follow personal lines of enquiry, using sketchbooks and first-hand research to produce high-quality outcomes.
• Lead or support lunchtime and after-school clubs to inspire students beyond the classroom as part of a growing co-curricular programme.

Qualifications and Qualities

We are seeking someone with a strong Art background and excellent subject knowledge, who is passionate about both Art and Textiles and can communicate that enthusiasm to students. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, ambitious lessons that challenge learners across the key stages and will play an active role in the continued growth and success of our thriving Art Department.

About the Department and Community

Our department has gone from strength to strength in recent years, with more students choosing Art at GCSE and A Level. With a growing interest in Textiles, this is a perfect moment to join us and help shape the future of creative education at St Mary’s. We also offer an extensive co-curricular programme, and you will be encouraged to lead or support lunchtime and after-school clubs to further inspire students outside the classroom.

If you are ready to share your passion for Art, inspire adventurous ideas and empower students to create outstanding work, we would love to hear from you.