Art Teacher

Job Opportunity: Art Teacher - Stoke-on-Trent

Are you a creative and passionate individual with a love for teaching the arts? We are seeking an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join our vibrant school community in Stoke-on-Trent. If you have a strong background in art and design and a desire to inspire students to express their creativity, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Role: Art Teacher - Stoke-on-Trent

As an Art Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that help students explore and develop their artistic talents. You will teach a range of art and design techniques, encourage self-expression, and help students build confidence in their abilities. This is an exciting opportunity to share your passion for the arts and make a lasting impact on students' creative development.

The ideal candidate for the Art Teacher role will have a strong background in art, design, or a related field, with the ability to teach across a variety of artistic disciplines. You should be passionate about fostering a love of art and creativity in students, while also supporting their academic growth.

Key Responsibilities of the Art Teacher:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging art lessons to students at various levels, covering a range of techniques and artistic styles.
• Develop and implement creative and innovative teaching materials that inspire students to experiment and push their creative boundaries.
• Encourage students to develop their own artistic voice and explore different mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital art.
• Assess and monitor student's progress, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Organise and oversee art exhibitions, school displays, or extracurricular activities to showcase student's work.
• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment where all students feel confident to express themselves creatively.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the school's art curriculum and contribute to cross-curricular projects.
• Support students with additional needs and help them achieve their full potential in the arts.
• Inspire students to explore the world of art, including its history, contemporary practice, and its role in society.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent.
• A strong background in art and design, with experience teaching a variety of artistic techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for art and a commitment to helping students develop their creative potential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and deliver effective lessons.
• Experience teaching Art at the secondary school level is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of contemporary art practices and digital media is a plus.

If you are excited about the opportunity to inspire students as an Art Teacher in Stoke-on-Trent, we would love to hear from you. Join us in fostering creativity and artistic expression in our students!

If you are interested in this, Art Teacher position, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the Supply Teacher role please contact Jodie Bennion, Secondary Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks