Art & Design Teaching Role

We are seeking a passionate Art & Design Teacher on behalf of a secondary school in High Wycombe to lead engaging and innovative lessons that inspire students. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive art curriculum, guiding students through a variety of mediums, techniques, and historical contexts. This role requires a commitment to nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that cover a range of art and design disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and design.
Student Development: Foster a supportive and challenging environment where students feel confident to express their creativity and develop their technical skills.
Assessment: Monitor and assess student progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
Exhibitions and Projects: Organise student art exhibitions and participate in school-wide projects and events.
Professional Development: Stay current with contemporary art practices and pedagogical methods through continuous professional development.
Classroom Management: Maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning and creativity.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the art department and contribute to cross-curricular projects.
Qualifications and Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or a related field; teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS or equivalent) is essential.
Experience: Previous experience teaching art and design at the secondary level is preferred.
Artistic Skills: Proficiency in a variety of artistic mediums and techniques.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Creativity: Ability to inspire and motivate students with engaging and innovative teaching methods.
Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Passion: A genuine passion for art and design and a commitment to fostering a creative learning environment.
The Benefits:
You can also utilise the numerous benefits we offer to include;
- Your very own dedicated consultant who is there to carter to your specific needs.
- A variety of daily, short and long-term positions and permanent roles.
- Competitive rates of pay and choice of umbrella or PAYE.
- No need for completion of time sheets
- A variety of online interactive CPD courses with certificate certification on many.
- Access to our Educational Development Team to support you with interview preparation and progression within in your career
- £75 reward scheme for each Teacher you introduce to us after they’ve worked 10 days.
- Access to your own availability area via the Simply Education website.
If you are interested, please click ‘apply now’ or alternatively email your dedicated consultant Sam directly at (url removed) with an up-to-date CV.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new role within education, please still contact your local consultant Sam at the South Buckinghamshire office on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available.