Teacher of Art & Design

Location: Barking & Dagenham Start Date: September 2025 Salary: Outer London Main/Upper Pay Scale (£36,413 - £53,994)

The Opportunity An inspiring and highly creative Teacher of Art & Design is sought for a dynamic school in Barking & Dagenham. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone passionate about visual arts to nurture talent, encourage creative expression, and develop critical appreciation in young people, fostering their unique artistic voices.

The Role You will teach Art & Design across Key Stages 3, 4 (GCSE), and potentially Key Stage 5 (A-Level), across various media including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and digital art. Responsibilities include designing and delivering practical and theoretical lessons that explore various artistic techniques, styles, and art history. You'll foster creativity, critical analysis of artwork, and prepare students thoroughly for both practical and written examinations. A significant contribution to school exhibitions, art clubs, and extracurricular art trips (e.g., to London galleries) is expected and highly encouraged, enriching the cultural life of the school.

About Our School Our comprehensive state secondary school in Barking & Dagenham has a strong and growing arts provision, benefiting from dedicated art studios and exhibition spaces. We have a commitment to providing students with opportunities to engage in a wide range of artistic experiences, from traditional techniques to contemporary digital art. We believe art is crucial for developing creativity, self-expression, and cultural understanding in our diverse student body, preparing them for a variety of future pathways in the creative industries.

The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will hold QTS and a strong degree in Art & Design or a related field. You'll possess excellent practical art skills, strong classroom management, and the ability to inspire creativity and confidence in students of all abilities. Experience in curating student exhibitions, a keen interest in contemporary art, and a commitment to fostering a love for artistic exploration are highly desirable attributes.

What We Offer

• An attractive salary on the Outer London Main/Upper Pay Scale, recognising your expertise and dedication.
• Access to excellent art facilities and dedicated creative spaces that support innovative artistic expression.
• A collaborative and supportive Arts department that values interdisciplinary work and innovation.
• Opportunities to lead and develop school art projects and workshops, shaping the school's artistic identity.
• A school environment that champions creativity, student voice, and artistic engagement, fostering a vibrant arts culture within a diverse community.