Art & Design Teacher - Secondary School - North Dorset - September 2025

Permanent, Full-Time Role
KS3-KS4 Art with Opportunities for KS5
Creative, Community-Focused School

A welcoming and forward-thinking secondary school in North Dorset is seeking a talented Art & Design Teacher to join its Visual Arts team in September 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality lessons to students in KS3 and KS4, with the possibility of contributing to sixth form teaching for the right candidate.

The school promotes creativity as a key pillar of student development, and the Art department is known for its student-led projects, involvement with local galleries, and interdisciplinary links across the curriculum.

Responsibilities:

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Deliver engaging and well-planned Art lessons across key stages

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Support students in building GCSE portfolios and understanding assessment criteria

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Use a range of media including sculpture, mixed media, photography, and digital platforms

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Contribute to school exhibitions, competitions, and collaborative art installations

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Foster an inclusive environment that celebrates creative expression

Candidate Requirements:

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Degree in Art, Fine Art, or related subject

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PGCE and QTS (or equivalent), ECTs encouraged to apply

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Strong classroom management and a passion for arts education

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Experience in exhibition curation or community projects is a bonus

School Information:

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Well-resourced art studios and technician support

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Active arts partnerships with local institutions

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Warm and supportive pastoral culture

Salary:
MPS/UPS - ECTs fully supported