A well-regarded and creative school in Taunton is looking for a dedicated Art Teacher to join their thriving Art & Design department from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent role, open to ECTs and experienced teachers.
About the School
The school offers a progressive and inclusive learning environment where the arts are highly valued. With a strong commitment to student well-being and teacher development, the school encourages creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Students are articulate, respectful, and genuinely enjoy learning.
About the Art Department
Art and Design are popular and successful subjects at the school, with excellent uptake at GCSE and a growing number of students at A-Level. The department has access to large studio spaces, kiln rooms, and digital art tools. There is also a strong tradition of public exhibitions and cross-departmental projects.
About the Role
As an Art Teacher, your responsibilities will include:
• Teaching Art and Design across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Creating engaging schemes of work that develop students’ creativity and technical skills.
• Supporting individual projects and encouraging artistic exploration.
• Running extra-curricular art clubs and supporting exhibitions.
• Working collaboratively with the department to develop curriculum and resources.
• Contributing to a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Encouraging students to appreciate and critique artistic works.
Experience and Qualifications
• A degree in Art, Fine Art, or Design
• PGCE/QTS with an Art specialism
• Excellent subject knowledge and a broad skillset
• Ability to inspire creativity and confidence in students
• Commitment to inclusive and student-centred learning
Salary
The salary for this Art Teacher position is paid to scale – MPS/UPS.
Application
To express your interest in this Art teaching opportunity in Taunton, please submit your application to Fleur Dear