Art & Design Teacher – Historic Secondary School in Bath (September Start)

A creative, highly regarded secondary school in Bath is seeking a talented Art & Design Teacher to inspire students across Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 for a September start.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a thriving educational environment known for artistic achievement, excellent facilities, and a supportive staff culture.

Job Overview

Celebrated for its arts provision and vibrant student exhibitions, this school is looking for an artist-educator capable of teaching fine art, printmaking, digital media, and photography across GCSE and A-Level. The successful candidate will play a central role in guiding students through concept development, technical execution, and portfolio curation.

Working closely with the Art department, you will deliver a rich curriculum that combines traditional techniques with modern visual media. This is a full-time, permanent role suited to an innovative, creative, and proactive educator.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach high-quality Art & Design lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level)

• Plan, resource, and execute engaging practical units covering drawing, painting, 3D design, printmaking, and digital media

• Guide Sixth Form students through portfolio preparation for entry into top art foundation programs and university creative degrees

• Organize, curate, and host annual end-of-year art exhibitions and gallery showcases

• Maintain high standards of health and safety in art studios, managing materials, equipment, and hazardous chemicals safely

• Serve as a Form Tutor, contributing to the pastoral care and wellbeing of your assigned year group

• Collaborate with departmental colleagues to refine schemes of work and art history contextual resources

• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the Art & Design department

The School

This successful secondary school in Bath is recognized for its strong academic progress, inclusive ethos, and nurturing environment. Staff benefit from progressive leadership, spacious studio environments, and a collaborative working culture where ongoing professional development is actively encouraged.

The Art department is well-resourced, ambitious, and supportive, maintaining a clear focus on empowering students to develop their personal artistic voice and critical evaluation skills.

What’s on Offer

• Creative and supportive secondary school environment

• Competitive salary paid to scale on MPS/UPS

• Extensive studio space, ceramics facilities, and printmaking equipment

• Permanent, full-time contract starting September

• Historic Bath location with excellent road and rail connections across Somerset and Wiltshire

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will feature:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)

• An honors degree in Fine Art, Visual Arts, Art History, or a closely related discipline

• Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering strong GCSE and A-Level Art outcomes

• Exceptional personal artistic portfolio and mastery of diverse visual media techniques

• Superb classroom management and individual mentoring skills

• A proactive, creative, and flexible approach to teaching

Application

To be considered for this Art & Design Teacher post in Bath, please submit your CV as soon as possible for a September start.