Teacher of Art

Job Title: Teacher of Art
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £46,535 per annum (Depending on experience).
Start time: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time/ Permanent

Are you a passionate and imaginative individual with a love for the visual arts?

Do you believe in the power of creativity to transform education and inspire young minds? If so, GSL Education are inviting applications for a Teacher of Art to join a vibrant secondary school in Southampton from September 2025.

Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher (ECT), a fully qualified Art specialist, or an overseas-trained educator, we welcome your application. Experienced Teaching Assistants with a strong art background and aspirations for teaching are also encouraged to apply.

About the Role:

The appointed Art Teacher will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with KS5 depending on experience). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-resourced department where creativity, innovation, and student success are at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality Art lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• Encourage students’ exploration of a wide range of artistic styles, media, and cultural influences.
• Assess and track student progress, offering clear feedback and differentiated support.
• Foster a classroom environment that celebrates creativity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
• Participate in extracurricular opportunities such as Art clubs, exhibitions, and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Must have a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent overseas qualification (ECTs are welcome).
• Enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with relevant experience and aspirations to train may also be considered.
• A degree in Art, Fine Art, Design, or a related subject.
• Proven classroom experience or the confidence and potential to excel as a new teacher.
• A passion for nurturing creativity and artistic expression.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Experience in working with a variety of artistic media and digital tools is desirable.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).

What We Offer:

• Competitive annual salary aligned with MPS/UPS scales.
• Full support through your induction year if you’re an ECT.
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through the application and placement process.
• Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, supportive school with a thriving arts culture.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact as a Teacher of Art and wish to nurture the next generation of creative thinkers, we would love to hear from you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Teacher of Art’ in a secondary school role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.