Art Teacher | Mixed Secondary School | Norwich

Position: Art Teacher
Location: Norwich
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September
Key Stages: KS3–KS5

Art Teaching Role in a Mixed Secondary School

A creative and ambitious Mixed Secondary School in Norwich is seeking to appoint a talented Art Teacher to join its successful Art and Design department from September. This is a full-time opportunity within a well-regarded school that values creativity, academic achievement, and personal development in equal measure.

Art is a highly valued subject across the school, with students encouraged to explore a wide range of artistic disciplines while developing technical skill, visual literacy, and independent creative thinking.

About the Role

You will teach Art across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5, delivering inspiring lessons that engage students and nurture creativity across all ability levels.

Students will explore drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, digital art, and contextual studies, developing both practical expertise and analytical understanding. You will support learners in building strong portfolios, refining their techniques, and preparing successfully for GCSE and A-Level Art examinations.

The successful candidate will also contribute to wider creative enrichment through exhibitions, competitions, clubs, and cross-curricular arts projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Art across KS3, KS4, and KS5

• Deliver engaging practical and theory-based lessons

• Prepare students for GCSE and A-Level Art qualifications

• Support portfolio development and exhibition work

• Assess student work and provide detailed, constructive feedback

• Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development

• Promote creativity through clubs, competitions, and enrichment activities

• Support the wider creative life of the school

The School Environment

This Mixed Secondary School in Norwich provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where creativity and academic success are celebrated together.

The Art department benefits from dedicated studio spaces, excellent resources, supportive leadership, and a collaborative team culture. Staff are encouraged to innovate, share best practice, and contribute to a rich programme of extracurricular arts opportunities.

The school is committed to professional development, staff wellbeing, and providing students with a broad and inspiring education.

Candidate Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Experience teaching Art at secondary level

• Ability to teach KS3 and KS4 confidently

• Strong practical and theoretical knowledge of Art and Design

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience teaching A-Level Art

• Experience supporting portfolio development and student exhibitions

• Knowledge of digital art or photography

• Commitment to wider arts enrichment and creative education

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Art Teacher role in a Mixed Secondary School in Norwich starting in September, please submit your CV. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss the next stages of the recruitment process.