Job title: Art Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: London, UK
Job published: 01-05-2026
Job ID: 119299

Job Description

Art Teacher | Newham | September 2026

Are you an Art Teacher looking to join a modern, design-led secondary school in Newham with a growing reputation for creative and academic excellence? This permanent role from September 2026 offers the opportunity to teach KS3–KS5 Art in a school where the curriculum is closely aligned with architecture, design and digital creativity. Suitable for both experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs.

This school is part of a high-performing trust and has rapidly established strong progress across KS4, with a Progress 8 score above +0.4 and improving attainment across creative subjects. Uptake in GCSE Art is significantly above national averages, with a high proportion of students continuing into A-Level pathways. Student work is regularly showcased through internal exhibitions and external partnerships, reflecting a curriculum that emphasises both technical precision and conceptual thinking.

Art Teacher – September 2026 | Newham
Inner London salary £40,317–£62,496 (MPS/UPS)

What makes this role distinctive:
• Purpose-built studios with specialist equipment for fine art and digital design
• Curriculum links to architecture, urban design and creative industries
• Regular student exhibitions and project-based learning opportunities
• Collaboration with external creative partners and visiting practitioners
• Strong uptake at GCSE and A-Level with clear progression routes

In this role, you will:
• Teach Art across KS3–KS5, including fine art and mixed media
• Deliver a curriculum that balances technical skill and creative exploration
• Support students in developing high-quality portfolios for examination
• Contribute to exhibitions, enrichment and cross-curricular projects

The school offers:
• Structured ECT programme with subject-specific mentoring and reduced timetable
• Weekly CPD focused on curriculum delivery and creative pedagogy
• Centralised behaviour systems supporting purposeful learning
• Opportunities for progression within a growing and ambitious school

The successful candidate will:
• Hold UK QTS and an Art or related degree
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across creative disciplines
• Be suitable for experienced teachers or ambitious ECTs
• Show commitment to high standards and student outcomes

If you are an Art Teacher seeking a permanent role in Newham from September 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to join a school with a distinctive creative focus and strong academic direction.

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