Job description
Job Title: Art Teacher & Deputy Faculty Lead (Creative and Performing Arts)
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £150 - 220 (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Long Term, Full-time
Are you a creative and inspirational Art Teacher with leadership potential, looking to make a lasting impact within a forward-thinking Creative and Performing Arts department?
This is an exciting opportunity to join and lead a high-performing Art and Design department. We champion the importance of Art and Design in developing creative, confident learners. As Head of Art, you will be responsible for driving engagement, innovation, and student achievement across the subject.
About the Role:
As an Art Teacher & Deputy Faculty Lead, you will deliver engaging and well-structured Art lessons across key stages while supporting the Faculty Lead in the leadership and development of Creative and Performing Arts. You will play a key role in raising standards, inspiring creativity, and supporting both staff and students to achieve their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Plan and deliver high-quality Art lessons aligned with the national curriculum
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Inspire creativity and independent thinking across a range of abilities
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Support the Faculty Lead in curriculum planning and departmental development
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Monitor, assess, and track student progress, providing meaningful feedback
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Support and mentor colleagues within the Creative and Performing Arts faculty
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Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and well-managed learning environment
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Work collaboratively with senior leaders and wider school teams
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Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies at all times
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification in Art
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Experience teaching Art at secondary level
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Strong subject knowledge and passion for Creative and Performing Arts
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Evidence of leadership responsibility or readiness to step into a leadership role
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Confident classroom management and strong communication skills
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Flexible, proactive, and committed to student achievement and wellbeing
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An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one with GSL Education
Why Choose GSL Education?
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Competitive daily pay rates
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Flexible working options to suit your availability
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Opportunities in supportive and well-resourced schools
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Ongoing guidance from experienced and dedicated consultants
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Art Teacher & Deputy Faculty Lead (Creative and Performing Arts) role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.