Job title: Art Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Secondary
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Essex
Job published: 24-10-2025
Job ID: 111496

Job Description

Art Teacher | Essex | January 2026 Start

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a vibrant and high-achieving Secondary School in Essex from January 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Art Teacher to inspire and develop students’ artistic skills across Key Stages 3 and 4 in a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Why apply for this Art Teacher role?

  • Full-time, permanent position starting January 2026

  • Located in Essex, with great transport links and a welcoming community

  • Competitive salary with clear opportunities for career progression

  • Access to excellent art facilities and purpose-built studios

  • Join a department known for celebrating creativity and student-led work

Key responsibilities of the Art Teacher role:

  • Deliver engaging and imaginative Art lessons to students in Years 7–11

  • Plan and assess a varied curriculum that reflects a broad range of techniques and styles

  • Promote a classroom environment that encourages experimentation, creativity, and expression

  • Provide constructive feedback and targeted support to help students progress

  • Contribute to whole-school arts events and enrichment activities

Ideal candidate profile – Art Teacher:

  • Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, or a related subject

  • Proven experience teaching Art in a UK secondary school setting

  • Strong command of a variety of techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital media

  • Ability to plan inclusive, high-quality lessons for mixed-ability learners

  • Collaborative, organised, and passionate about arts education

This Art Teacher position in Essex is perfect for a teacher who thrives in a creative environment and values working in a school community that promotes artistic expression, student voice, and high expectations. You’ll join a talented team of educators who value collaboration and innovation.

Ribbons & Reeves are the UK’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Art Teacher position in Essex. For other roles like this, check out our website and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Art Teacher role.

Art Teacher | Essex | January 2026 Start | INDHOT