Art Teacher

I have been approached by a high achieving school to put out the feelers and support in recruiting for two upcoming Art Teaching opportunities.

The Arts within the school is of high standard, with a specialism in oil based painting and pencil drawings. It has a friendly department made up of 3 staff members including a supportive Head of Department.

The School:

Based in West Midlands, the school provides education from as young as 4 – 18.

The independent day school provides a combination of small class sizes and teaching staff of the best quality.

Role A:

Start Date: TBC

Duration: Short Term

Timetable: 3 days a week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Key Stage 3-5

Role B:

Start Date: Jan 2025

Duration: On going (Maternity Cover)

Timetable: 4 days a week. (Days TBC)

Key Stage 3-5

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Education, or a related field (PGCE or QTS preferred).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in teaching up to KS5.
• Ability to create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate and inspire students

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons that facilitate active learning experiences.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary.

How to apply!...

To apply for the position of the Art Teacher, please submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, teaching Art, and suitability for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including oversees criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

At TARA, we boast a solid background in teaching and education recruitment, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table to help you find the perfect teacher for the post, or that dream school to work for.

Founded in 2007 and as qualified educators and education recruiters with many years of combined experience, we believe in working alongside our clients for the long term, never providing a ‘quick fix’ solution. Our clients and candidates are at the heart of all that we do, and you can rest safe in the knowledge that the TARA team will always go above and beyond, providing a personalised service with the care and attention you deserve.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.