Art Teacher

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)

Are you a passionate and creative Art Teacher looking to inspire the next generation of artists? Join our thriving secondary school in the heart of Oldham and help shape the future of visual arts education.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a committed and supportive Secondary School. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality art lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, fostering creativity, technical skills, and a love for the subject.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, inclusive Art lessons.

• Supporting students to explore a range of artistic techniques and media.

• Preparing pupils for GCSE Art and Design coursework and exams.

• Contributing to whole-school events, exhibitions, and enrichment activities.

• Assessing and tracking student progress in line with curriculum expectations.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is:

• A qualified teacher with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• Experienced or newly qualified (ECTs are welcome to apply).

• Passionate about art and dedicated to student success.

• Skilled in classroom management and effective communication.

• Knowledgeable in contemporary and traditional art practices.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and forward-thinking Teaching Personnel team.

• Access to excellent CPD and career development opportunities.

• A well-resourced Art department with dedicated studio space.

• A vibrant school community with a strong emphasis on creativity.

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a diverse and inclusive environment.

If succesful in this position, there is the opportunity to stay at the school in a permenant capacity. If this sounds like the role for you, please respond with your up-to-date CV. 

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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