Art and design Teacher

Art andamp; Design Teacher

Secondary in Berkhamstead, Hertfordshire | Long-term, Full time | Starting Date: 8^th September

Pay: andpound;33,075 - andpound;45,037

Aandnbsp;forward-thinkingandnbsp;secondary school in Berkhamstead is seeking aandnbsp;motivatedandnbsp;andandnbsp;innovativeandnbsp;Art and Design specialist to join theirandnbsp;dynamic teamandnbsp;from September 2025.

Thisandnbsp;inclusiveandnbsp;andandnbsp;high-achievingandnbsp;school places a strong emphasis onandnbsp;creative expression,andnbsp;student engagement, andandnbsp;academic excellence. With aandnbsp;supportive leadership teamandnbsp;and aandnbsp;collaborative arts department, this is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is eager to make aandnbsp;lasting impactandnbsp;on studentsandrsquo;andnbsp;artistic developmentandnbsp;andandnbsp;cultural awareness.

Job Description:

• Plan and deliverandnbsp;engaging,andnbsp;challenging, andandnbsp;inspirational lessonsandnbsp;in Art and Design across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS3andndash;KS4)
• Foster aandnbsp;stimulating classroom environmentandnbsp;that encouragesandnbsp;creativity,andnbsp;critical thinking, andandnbsp;independent learning
• Support students in developing theirandnbsp;technical skills,andnbsp;visual literacy, andandnbsp;personal style
• Prepare students forandnbsp;GCSE Art and Design assessments, ensuring high standards ofandnbsp;progress and attainment
• Contribute to theandnbsp;wider life of the school, includingandnbsp;art exhibitions,andnbsp;enrichment activities, andandnbsp;cross-curricular projects

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience teachingandnbsp;Art and Designandnbsp;at secondary level, ideally includingandnbsp;GCSE (desirable but not essential)
• Be aandnbsp;reflectiveandnbsp;andandnbsp;innovative practitionerandnbsp;with a strong understanding ofandnbsp;contemporary and traditional art practices
• Demonstrate a commitment toandnbsp;inclusive education,andnbsp;student wellbeing, andandnbsp;safeguarding
• Possess excellentandnbsp;communication,andnbsp;organisational, andandnbsp;interpersonal skills
• Be enthusiastic aboutandnbsp;continuous professional developmentandnbsp;andandnbsp;collaborative working
• Hold or be willing to obtain anandnbsp;enhanced DBS check

This is aandnbsp;rewarding opportunityandnbsp;to join a school where theandnbsp;arts are celebrated, and staff areandnbsp;valuedandnbsp;and supported through ongoingandnbsp;mentoring and clearandnbsp;career progression pathways.

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