Job Description

A high-achieving secondary school in Swindon is seeking a committed and creative Art Teacher to join their faculty from January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to deliver high-quality teaching within a thriving Arts faculty and to play an active role in shaping the creative culture of the school.
Key Details

• Full-time, permanent Art Teacher position starting January 2026
• Ambitious secondary school in Swindon with strong academic and creative outcomes
• Join a dynamic Art department with excellent resources and collaborative colleagues
• Opportunity to contribute to exhibitions, cultural trips, and enrichment activities

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Art Teacher with QTS (PGCE or equivalent)
• Ability to teach Art across KS3-KS5 desirable
• Strong knowledge of traditional, contemporary, and digital artistic practices
• Proven experience in preparing students for GCSE and A-Level exams
• Enthusiasm for supporting extracurricular enrichment such as art clubs, showcases, and trips
• Excellent classroom practitioner who inspires creativity and confidence in students
• Legal right to work in the UK

School Information

• Ofsted Outstanding school with excellent academic and creative outcomes
• Modern studios, photography suites, and digital media facilities
• A school-wide ethos that values creativity as much as academic achievement
• Students regularly participate in exhibitions, competitions, and local art initiatives
• Supportive leadership team committed to staff development, wellbeing, and progression
• A collaborative Arts faculty with a culture of innovation, encouragement, and high expectations

Salary

• Paid to scale on MPS / UPS

Application

• To be considered for this Art Teacher role, please forward an updated CV as soon as possible.

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