Art Teacher KS3-5

Art Teacher
Salary: MPS/UPS Inner London
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Tower Hamlets

We are excited to be working with a vibrant and forward-thinking secondary school in Tower Hamlets that is looking to appoint a creative and dedicated Art Teacher from September 2025. The school is a diverse, inclusive learning community where academic excellence, student wellbeing, outstanding pastoral support and strong values are at the heart of everything they do. Staff collaborate across departments to create a nurturing environment that allows every student to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

This Art Teacher opportunity is ideal for either a newly qualified teacher or an experienced Art specialist looking to join a well-established and well-resourced Art department.

What the school offers:
• A passionate and supportive Art department that values creativity and student expression
• A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme for new and early career teachers
• Access to targeted CPD and opportunities for professional development across all career stages
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme, onsite fitness facilities, and an encouraging SLT
• Respectful, engaged students with a genuine interest in the Arts
• An inspiring curriculum that supports innovation, critical thinking, and exploration of a wide range of artistic mediums
• A collaborative working environment where staff contribute to whole-school development and culture

The successful Art Teacher candidate will:
• Hold UK QTS and have a genuine passion for teaching Art and Design across KS3-5
• Be committed to fostering a love for the subject and raising artistic standards across all key stages
• Be an excellent communicator with strong teamwork skills
• Have a proven ability to deliver engaging, inclusive, and high-quality lessons
• Be reflective, growth-minded, and open to new approaches in the classroom
• Be ready to contribute to the wider school community and uphold the school's values and ethos

The school's leadership team is approachable and genuinely supportive, committed to ongoing professional growth and wellbeing. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Art Teacher to inspire students and make a lasting impact within a creative department.

Please note: The school is not currently in a position to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) recognised by the Department for Education.

If this Art Teacher role sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. We are actively recruiting and interviews will be arranged shortly.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As an Art Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Art Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Art Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Art Teacher opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the Art Teacher role within 48 hours.

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