Job Description

Art Teacher required from January 2026 to work on a full-time basis
Outstanding School in Bristol
Excellent Art Teacher to join a creative and successful department
We are seeking a passionate and talented Art Teacher to join a high-achieving and creative secondary school in Bristol. This is a full-time, permanent position teaching Art across KS3, KS4, and KS5. The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic Art Department that fosters creativity, experimentation, and self-expression, encouraging students to explore a wide range of artistic techniques and ideas.
Experience and Qualifications

• Art Teacher able to teach up to KS3/4/5
• Excellent creative, technical, and conceptual art skills
• Passionate about nurturing artistic confidence and originality in students
• QTS (PGCE or equivalent)
• Legal right to work in the UK

School Information
This Outstanding Bristol school is widely recognised for its academic excellence, strong creative ethos, and inclusive environment. With a forward-thinking leadership team and exceptional facilities, it provides both staff and students with opportunities to excel.
The Art Department is housed in a purpose-built creative block featuring modern, light-filled studios, a digital art suite, photography facilities, and exhibition areas where students can display their work. The department's teaching philosophy blends traditional and digital art forms, empowering students to explore painting, sculpture, printmaking, and multimedia design.
Students regularly achieve exceptional GCSE and A-Level results, and their work is frequently showcased in regional and national exhibitions. The school places high value on creativity, offering partnerships with local galleries, design organisations, and higher education institutions.
Professional Development and Culture
Teachers at this Bristol school enjoy excellent career development and CPD, including access to local art education networks and annual creative education conferences. Staff are encouraged to innovate in the classroom and are supported by an approachable leadership team that prioritises professional wellbeing and collaborative teaching practice.
Salary
Paid to scale on MPS / UPS
Application
To be considered for this opportunity working as an Art Teacher in Bristol, please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.
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