A vibrant Good-rated school in Essex (Chelmsford/Brentwood area) is seeking an enthusiastic and imaginative Art Teacher to join their Visual Arts department for an immediate start. This is a full-time, permanent position and an excellent opportunity for a teacher with strong artistic practice who thrives in a supportive and creativity-driven environment. About the Role You will teach Art at KS3–KS4, guiding students through the full creative process—from developing initial ideas, exploring media and techniques, responding to artists, and refining sketchbooks, through to high-quality final outcomes for GCSE. The school values visual arts as an essential space for student expression and wellbeing, not just a subject. You will have the opportunity to: Curate corridor or gallery displays Support GCSE portfolio preparation Lead extra-curricular art clubs Contribute to exhibitions and community art projects The department’s ethos centres on experimentation, personal expression, and structured skill-building. School Information The school is friendly, inclusive and well-structured. Students behave respectfully, and expectations are clear and consistently embedded across the school. Staff relationships are warm, and leadership is cooperative, prioritising wellbeing, manageable marking expectations, and fair workload. The Art department benefits from: Dedicated studio spaces with natural lighting Ample storage and display boards Good stock and resource budgets Team collaboration with shared planning Strong appreciation from students and parents Ideal Candidate QTS in Art & Design Skilled practitioner across multiple media Strong advocate for creativity and artistic confidence Calm classroom management and warm presence Salary MPS/UPS. Application Submit your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.