Location: Dursley, Gloucestershire Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale) A supportive, rural secondary school in Dursley is offering an Art ECT role for September 2025. Perfect for a passionate trainee teacher, this post provides full support in delivering a creative and inclusive Art curriculum. About the School This school supports staff with an excellent pastoral system and a dedicated ECT mentoring programme. There’s a strong emphasis on creative growth, professional wellbeing, and community engagement. Art Department Studios include traditional and digital media facilities—painting, printmaking, ceramics—with strong performance in student GCSE outcomes. Regular local exhibitions and cross-curricular projects enrich learning. Your Role Teach KS3 and KS4 Art & Design, plan inspiring lessons, guide student portfolios, lead extracurricular art clubs, help display student work, and benefit from ECT mentorship. Ideal Candidate * Degree in Art/Design with QTS (or pending) * Skilled in traditional/digital art processes * Reflective, collaborative, and committed to student creativity Why Apply? * Launch your teaching career in a supportive school setting * Develop in a department that prioritises creativity and professional growth * Engage with a friendly rural community and high outcomes