Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Salary: MPS/UPS (£31,650 – £49,084 per year)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: September 2025
Are you a dedicated and innovative Art Teacher looking to foster creativity in a well-supported and vibrant learning environment?
A thriving and inclusive secondary school in Bicester is recruiting a full-time Art Teacher to join their Creative Arts team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead imaginative projects and help young people express themselves through visual art.
The Role
You will teach Art across KS3 and KS4 and contribute to a rich extra-curricular programme. The department is well equipped with digital media tools, studio spaces, and a darkroom, supporting both traditional and contemporary practices.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Delivering engaging and challenging Art lessons
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Supporting students through the GCSE Art and Design coursework
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Encouraging personal expression, creativity, and critique
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Organising exhibitions, competitions, and gallery visits
Who We’re Looking For
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QTS and a degree in Fine Art, Illustration, or a related discipline
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Experience teaching drawing, painting, and mixed media
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Enthusiasm for developing students’ visual literacy and skills
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Team player with a commitment to creative education
Why Join Our School in Bicester?
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Supportive leadership and a strong creative arts culture
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High-quality studio spaces and visual resources
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Opportunities to collaborate across the arts and humanities
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Respectful students with a passion for creativity
Staff Benefits Include:
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Generous CPD budget for the arts
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Dedicated studio and preparation time
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Staff wellbeing programmes and counselling access
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Cycle to work scheme and free parking