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Art and Design Teacher - Portsmouth, UK

Quantum Scholars
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire PO2 9JY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Quantum Scholars is seeking an enthusiastic Art and Design Teacher for a secondary school in Portsmouth, starting September 2025.
  • The role involves teaching Key Stages 3 and 4, with potential for Key Stage 5 based on experience, and delivering engaging lessons that promote creativity and skill development.
  • Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent qualification, a degree in Art and Design, and a strong portfolio of teaching experience in UK secondary schools.
  • The position requires excellent subject knowledge, strong classroom management skills, and a commitment to inclusive teaching practices.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and applicants should have at least two years of relevant teaching experience.

Quantum Scholars is working with a forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Portsmouth that is currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Art and Design Teacher to join their creative faculty from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator who is eager to inspire students, contribute to a thriving department, and make a lasting impact in a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will:

  • Teach Art and Design to students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5 depending on experience.

  • Deliver engaging, dynamic, and inclusive lessons that foster creativity, skill development, and an appreciation for visual arts.

  • Develop schemes of work that reflect the national curriculum and integrate contemporary art practices and digital media where appropriate.

  • Support student achievement through high-quality teaching, assessment, and feedback.

  • Contribute to whole-school arts initiatives, exhibitions, enrichment activities, and cross-curricular projects.

  • Use a variety of media, including digital tools, painting, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media, to develop students' artistic confidence and technical skills.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants should have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE).

  • A degree in Art and Design or a closely related subject.

  • A strong portfolio of teaching experience, ideally within UK secondary schools.

  • Excellent subject knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for art education.

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

  • Commitment to inclusive teaching practices, differentiated learning, and continuous professional development.

  • A creative and collaborative approach to working within a team.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of artists and contribute to a dynamic and supportive school, please apply directly via this advert. One of our dedicated consultants at Quantum Scholars will be in touch to guide you through the application process and provide further information.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.