Location: Birmingham
Start Date: November 2026 or January 2027
Salary: £170 - £241 per day
Are you a passionate Teacher of Art who can inspire students to develop their creativity and practical skills?
Do you have strong subject knowledge and the ability to deliver engaging Art lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4?
Are you an ambitious classroom practitioner looking to join a creative and well-resourced Art department?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a thriving 11-16 academy in Birmingham. The school has a collaborative ethos, excellent student behaviour and a strong focus on raising achievement through a broad and balanced curriculum.
The school is looking to appoint an ambitious Teacher of Art on a fixed-term maternity cover contract until July 2027, starting in November 2026 or January 2027. The successful Teacher of Art will teach across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, supporting the delivery of AQA GCSE Art and GCSE Photography while helping to further develop students' skills, particularly in drawing.
The successful Teacher of Art will have:
QTS with an Art specialism
Experience teaching Art at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Strong subject knowledge, with knowledge of the AQA GCSE Art specification beneficial
Excellent classroom management and the ability to deliver engaging lessons
A creative and ambitious approach to developing students' artistic skills
A commitment to collaborative working and continued professional development
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A generous Planning, Preparation & Assessment (PPA) allocation
Well-behaved students who are keen to learn
A competitive Teachers' Pension Scheme
Discretionary healthcare membership with access to GP, mental health and wellbeing support
A designated wellbeing day and a progressive, research-informed CPD programme
Professional development opportunities, including support to undertake a National Professional Qualification (NPQ)
If you are an enthusiastic Teacher of Art looking to join a supportive and ambitious Birmingham secondary school, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
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Salary description
£170.00 - £241.00 per day