Art Teacher – Creative and High-Achieving School – Near Chipping Norton – September 2025 Start
Location: Near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
An imaginative and driven Art Teacher is sought for a well-regarded school near Chipping Norton to start in September 2025. The successful applicant will join a forward-thinking Art department within a school that celebrates student expression and creativity.
About the School
This high-achieving secondary school fosters a culture of academic and artistic success. The leadership team strongly supports staff innovation and provides regular opportunities for CPD, research-based teaching, and curriculum development.
The Art Department
A popular subject at all key stages, Art benefits from dedicated studio spaces, a dark room, digital art tools, and kiln facilities. Students regularly win regional art competitions, and the school works with local artists to provide inspiring enrichment opportunities.
Key Duties
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Deliver high-quality Art lessons across KS3 and GCSE
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Encourage students to explore techniques in drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media
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Organise student art exhibitions and community arts events
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Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental initiatives
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Offer one-to-one support and enrichment to high-performing students
Candidate Essentials
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Art or Design degree and QTS
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Excellent classroom management and subject passion
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An inclusive, student-centered approach
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Ability to contribute positively to the wider creative life of the school