Inspiring Art & Design Teacher Location: Newham, Inner London Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent The Opportunity: Your Next Chapter Awaits Are you an Art & Design Teacher with a passion for fostering creativity, visual literacy, and artistic expression? We are seeking an exceptional and dedicated educator to join a vibrant Art & Design department at a dynamic secondary school located in the vibrant borough of Newham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on student artistic development and contribute to a supportive and forward-thinking school community committed to academic excellence and creative exploration. The Role: What You'll Be Doing As an Art & Design Teacher, you'll: * Deliver engaging and challenging Art & Design lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSE and A-Level. * Inspire a love for diverse art forms, techniques, and movements through innovative teaching methodologies and practical projects. * Assess student progress effectively, providing constructive feedback and targeted support to ensure every student reaches their full potential. * Contribute to the development of exciting departmental resources, art exhibitions, and extracurricular art clubs. * Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices, develop engaging schemes of work, and drive continuous improvement across the faculty. About Our School: Where You'll Thrive Our school is a progressive and inclusive secondary school in Newham, known for its strong academic achievements and its commitment to nurturing creativity across all disciplines. We pride ourselves on our richly diverse student body and staff, who contribute to a vibrant and supportive learning environment. Our facilities include dedicated art studios and workshops, providing an ideal space for artistic exploration. We believe in nurturing creative, confident, and expressive individuals ready for success in artistic fields and beyond. The Ideal Candidate: Who We're Looking For We're seeking an Art & Design Teacher who: * Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a specialism in Art & Design. * Has proven experience teaching Art & Design across relevant Key Stages, with a strong track record of student progress. * Possesses excellent subject knowledge across various artistic mediums and a genuine passion for art and design. * Demonstrates exceptional classroom management skills and the ability to inspire students of all abilities and backgrounds. * Is committed to continuous professional development, a collaborative team player, and adaptable to the needs of a fast-paced urban school. What We Offer: More Than Just a Job Joining our team means you'll benefit from: * A highly competitive salary on the Inner London MPS/UPS scale, reflecting your expertise and dedication. * Exceptional professional development opportunities, including bespoke training in new art techniques and leadership pathways. * A supportive and collegiate working environment with a dedicated and passionate Art & Design department. * Modern, well-equipped studios and excellent resources, fostering a creative atmosphere. * A comprehensive staff well-being program that prioritises your welfare. * Excellent transport links within a vibrant and regenerating East London borough. * The chance to make a profound difference in the lives of bright, curious, and diverse students. Apply Now: Take the Next Step Don't miss this exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation of artists and designers