Location: Poole, Dorset
Contract: Full‑Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS
We are looking for a passionate Art Teacher to join a vibrant, creative secondary school in Poole. You’ll have the opportunity to shape young artists across different media and support community engagement through the arts.
Responsibilities
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Teach visual arts across KS3 and KS4 including drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, and digital media.
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Guide students in portfolio creation for GCSE coursework and exhibitions.
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Lead art exhibitions, creative showcases, and community-based art projects.
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Run artistic clubs like ceramics, photography, or digital design.
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Collaborate on cross-curricular and thematic artwork linked to wider school initiatives.
Candidate Profile
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Degree in Fine Art or a related discipline with QTS.
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Skilled in traditional and contemporary art practices, including creative digital skills.
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Able to engage students with varying abilities through inclusive teaching strategies.
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Excited to organize projects that take student work beyond the classroom.
School Ethos
This school promotes creativity, expression, and student voice. Their art spaces include digital labs, ceramic kilns, and community gallery spaces. They genuinely value creativity as central to student development.
Benefits
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Dedicated budget for materials, studio maintenance, and exhibitions.
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Professional development in arts-based pedagogy.
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Opportunities to network with local galleries, universities, and artists.
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Pastoral care and mentoring from a supportive leadership team.
Application
Apply with your CV and a creative statement outlining how you foster artistic exploration and community engagement through the visual arts