Art Teacher – Early Career Teacher (ECT) Opportunity in Nottingham
📍 Location: Nottingham
📅 Start Date: September 2025
💼 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
💷 Salary: MPS (Main Pay Scale)
Inspire Young Creatives at a High-Achieving School in Nottingham
Are you a passionate and dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to make your mark? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Art Department of a thriving secondary school in Nottingham. Start your teaching journey in a supportive environment where creativity, academic achievement, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.
🏫 About the School
Located in the vibrant city of Nottingham, our school is known for its strong academic results, inclusive ethos, and commitment to nurturing individual talents. The Art Department is a key part of our curriculum, providing students with an engaging and imaginative space to explore a wide range of artistic media and develop their own creative voice.
As an ECT, you'll be welcomed into a nurturing environment with a well-structured induction, expert mentoring, and plenty of opportunities for professional development.
👩🏫 About the Role
As our new Art Teacher, you will:
* Teach Art and Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential to support Key Stage 5 as your experience grows.
* Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons across a range of media such as drawing, painting, mixed media, and digital art.
* Encourage students to experiment, reflect, and develop their personal style.
* Track and support student progress with effective assessment and feedback.
* Get involved in extracurricular activities including clubs, trips, and exhibitions.
* Collaborate with colleagues to continually evolve our creative curriculum.
✅ Who We’re Looking For
We're excited to hear from Early Career Teachers who:
* Hold QTS and a relevant degree in Art, Fine Art, or Art & Design.
* Have a passion for art education and a strong desire to engage students in creative thinking.
* Bring energy, imagination, and flexibility to their teaching approach.
* Are committed to upholding high standards of achievement and behaviour.
* Enjoy working in a collaborative, forward-thinking school community.
🌟 Why Join Us?
🎨 Tailored ECT Support – A comprehensive induction with mentoring and training to help you thrive.
🏫 Outstanding Facilities – Well-equipped art studios and plenty of space to showcase student work.
🤝 Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that shares ideas and supports one another.
📚 Academic and Creative Excellence – A balanced focus on achievement and expression.
🎭 Enrichment-Driven – Get involved in exhibitions, workshops, and school-wide creative events.
🌿 Wellbeing-Focused – A positive working culture that values staff development and wellbeing.
📧 How to Apply
If you’re an enthusiastic ECT ready to kick-start your teaching career in Nottingham, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Send us your CV – no cover letter required. Take your first step into a rewarding teaching career where creativity and excellence go hand in hand