Art Teacher

Early Career Art Teacher – Launch Your Teaching Career in a Creative and Supportive School in Shropshire
📍 Location: Shropshire
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
💷 Salary: MPS1 (In line with national pay scales for ECTs)

An Exciting Opportunity for an ECT to Kickstart Your Art Teaching Career
Are you a passionate and creative individual, ready to begin your career as an Art Teacher? We are seeking a dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our welcoming and supportive Art Department in a vibrant secondary school in Shropshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to grow professionally and make a lasting impact on students’ creativity and artistic development.

🏫 About the School
Our school in Shropshire is dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where students feel valued and supported. The Art Department is central to our ethos, encouraging students to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and express themselves visually. As an ECT, you’ll be joining a team that is committed to providing a high standard of education and offering tailored support to help you succeed in your early years of teaching.

We pride ourselves on creating a positive and collaborative school culture where all staff members, particularly ECTs, are given the resources and guidance they need to flourish.

🎓 Your Role
As an Art Teacher at our school, you will:

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Teach creative and engaging Art lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop technical skills and artistic confidence

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Introduce students to a variety of artistic techniques and media, encouraging them to experiment and express their ideas

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Work collaboratively with an experienced department team to plan and deliver a dynamic curriculum that meets the needs of all learners

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Provide constructive feedback and assessments to track students' progress and celebrate their achievements

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Contribute to extracurricular activities such as art clubs, exhibitions, and school-wide creative events, helping to nurture students’ passion for the arts

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Create an inclusive and inspiring classroom environment that supports students’ artistic growth

✅ What We’re Looking For
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated ECT who:

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Will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by September 2025

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Has a degree in Art, Fine Art, or Art & Design, with a strong portfolio and understanding of visual arts practice

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Is passionate about making Art accessible and enjoyable for all students, and helping them express themselves creatively

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Demonstrates strong communication, organisational, and classroom management skills

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Is eager to grow as a professional and make a meaningful contribution to a supportive school community

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Shares our values of inclusion, creativity, and high expectations

🌟 Why Join Us?
🖌️ Creative Focus – Teach in a school that truly values the importance of the arts in education
🤝 Supportive Induction Programme – Benefit from a structured ECT programme with dedicated mentoring and CPD to help you thrive
🎓 Professional Growth – Access training and development throughout your career to build your skills and confidence as a teacher
📚 Well-Resourced Department – Teach in a purpose-built Art department with a wide range of materials and equipment to support creative learning
🌱 Positive and Inclusive Environment – Be part of a school community that fosters respect, creativity, and collaboration

📧 How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic and creative ECT ready to begin your teaching career in a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Shropshire, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to [email address].

We look forward to hearing from you