Art Teacher Wanted - Grammar School - Birmingham

About the position

🎨 Art Teacher – Join a High-Achieving Grammar School in Birmingham
📍 Location: Birmingham
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
💷 Salary: MPS/UPS (depending on experience)

Inspire the Next Generation of Artists in an Academic and Creative Environment

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Art Teacher—either an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced educator—to join our outstanding grammar school in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving Art Department in a school that values academic excellence, creativity, and individual expression.

🏫 About the School

Our school is one of Birmingham’s leading grammar schools, with a proud tradition of academic achievement, personal development, and co-curricular excellence. The Art Department plays a key role in our broad and balanced curriculum, offering students the opportunity to develop technical skill, artistic confidence, and cultural awareness.

Whether you’re just beginning your teaching career or bringing a wealth of experience, you’ll find a supportive, well-resourced environment where you can inspire bright, motivated students to explore their creativity.

👩‍🏫 About the Role

As a member of the Art Department, you will:

• Teach Art and Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to contribute to Key Stage 5 if experienced.

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across a range of media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, and digital work.

• Inspire students to think critically, explore their creativity, and take pride in their work.

• Support student progress through thoughtful assessment, feedback, and tailored support.

• Contribute to the wider life of the department, including art clubs, exhibitions, and enrichment opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually develop curriculum and share best practice.

✅ What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree in Art, Fine Art, or Art & Design.

• Are passionate about art education and skilled in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and a creative, student-centred teaching approach.

• Are committed to maintaining high standards of achievement and behaviour in a selective academic setting.

• Enjoy contributing to a collaborative department and wider school culture.

• Have strong communication skills and a commitment to personal and professional development.

🌟 Why Join Us?

🎨 High-Achieving Environment – Teach bright, motivated students who respond positively to challenge
🏫 Outstanding Facilities – Work in well-equipped art rooms with space for creativity and display
🤝 Supportive Culture – Benefit from strong mentoring for ECTs and professional growth opportunities for experienced teachers
📚 Academic & Creative Balance – Be part of a school that values both academic rigour and artistic expression
🎭 Enrichment Opportunities – Contribute to exhibitions, school productions, cross-curricular projects, and art clubs
🌿 Wellbeing-Focused – Join a school that values staff wellbeing, teamwork, and long-term professional satisfaction

📧 How to Apply

If you're an enthusiastic and skilled Art Teacher—either new to the profession or with classroom experience—ready to contribute to an exceptional grammar school in Birmingham, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV

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