Job description
Teacher of Art – Creative, Inclusive School – Salford
Salford, UK
September 2025
Be part of a school that values expression, innovation, and individuality.
GSL Education Manchester is excited to support a forward-thinking and inclusive secondary school in Salford, seeking a passionate Teacher of Art to join their vibrant creative arts faculty from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Art teacher who wants to nurture young talent and work in a school where creativity is genuinely celebrated.
This is a school where leaders understand the power of the arts in developing the whole child. With frequent exhibitions, student showcases, and a dedicated art wing equipped with excellent facilities, this is an environment where you'll have the freedom to innovate and inspire.
Why This School?
✅ Outstanding pastoral support and a strong culture of inclusion
✅ Purpose-built art studios with full-time technician support
✅ Emphasis on creative freedom and cultural enrichment across the curriculum
✅ Senior leadership who actively champion the arts
✅ Warm, diverse, and respectful student community
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver exciting and meaningful Art lessons across KS3 and KS4
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Inspire pupils to explore a range of media, techniques, and cultural influences
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Encourage individual creativity, critical thinking, and artistic confidence
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Contribute to whole-school creative projects, exhibitions, and events
Requirements:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong subject background in Art
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Experience teaching in secondary schools
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Creative, reflective, and student-focused approach to teaching
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Passion for helping young people explore their unique artistic voice
We Offer:
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High engagement from pupils and families in the creative curriculum
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A friendly, nurturing, and ambitious school community
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Ongoing CPD and clear pathways for future career development
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A chance to leave a lasting creative legacy
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
Apply Now:
For more details about this fulfilling role and the school, please do not hesitate to contact consultant, Orien Salehi Mojdeh on 0161 537 6500 or orien.mojdeh@gsleducation.com. Alternatively, you can submit your up-to-date CV through the application link.