Details:
- Salary: £34,398 - 52,490 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Stevenage Hertfordshire
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Art and Design Teacher - Stevenage
Location: Stevenage
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Academics are working in partnership with a forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Stevenage to appoint a talented and inspirational Art and Design Teacher to join their creative faculty from September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate subject specialist to join a well-established and supportive department that values creativity, innovation, and high-quality teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential for KS5 depending on experience.
The Role
The successful Art and Design Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and imaginative lessons that inspire students to develop their practical skills, creativity, and confidence in visual expression. You will contribute to a dynamic curriculum that encourages experimentation across a range of media, including drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, and digital art.
You will be joining a collaborative team committed to raising attainment and fostering a strong appreciation of the arts within the wider school community.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver high-quality Art & Design lessons across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 desirable)
Develop schemes of work that encourage creativity, technical skill, and critical thinking
Assess, track, and report on student progress in line with school policies
Support students in preparing portfolios for examination coursework and external assessment
Contribute to curriculum development within the Art & Design department
Maintain high expectations of behaviour, engagement, and achievement
Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
Contribute to exhibitions, displays, and wider enrichment opportunities (e.g. art clubs, trips, workshops)The Ideal Candidate
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Degree in Art & Design or a closely related subject
Strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic disciplines and media
Ability to inspire and engage learners of all abilities
Experience teaching Art & Design at secondary level (ECTs welcome to apply)
Passion for creative education and raising student achievement
Strong classroom management and organisational skillsWhat the School Offers
A supportive and well-resourced Art & Design department
A positive school culture with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Excellent facilities to support creative teaching and learning
A commitment to high standards and student success across the curriculumHow to Apply
To apply for this Art and Design Teacher position for September 2026, please submit your CV to Academics. Early applications are encouraged as the school may interview prior to the closing date.
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