Art Teacher

Role: Art Teacher 
Location: Croydon 
Start Date: ASAP/January 2025 
End Date: Negotiable 
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time 
Contract Type: Long-Term/Short-Term/Supply 
Pay Scale: £150 - £260 per day – depending on experience & Contract Type 

Are you a dedicated and accomplished Art Teacher with a passion for shaping the creative minds of tomorrow? 
If so, we invite you to explore a fantastic opportunity with GSL Education. We are currently searching for a talented Art Teacher to join our client school in Croydon. 

This institution is deeply committed to empowering students with essential artistic skills and knowledge, preparing them for success in the vibrant world of art. Known for their relentless pursuit of academic excellence, they take immense pride in providing a supportive and enriching learning environment where students can thrive in the field of art. 

As an Art Teacher, your responsibilities typically include: 

• Curriculum Development: Develop and deliver a comprehensive and engaging art curriculum that covers essential topics. 
• Effective Classroom Instruction: Provide clear and effective instruction, utilizing innovative teaching methods and real-world examples. 
• Student Assessment: Assess student progress through various evaluation methods and provide constructive feedback to promote academic growth. 
• Mentorship and Guidance: Foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in students. 
• Classroom Management:Establish and maintain a positive and organized classroom environment. 
• Professional Development: Stay updated with the latest developments in art education. 

The successful candidate for Art Teacher will have: 

• Qualified Teacher Status (ideally PGCE, GTP, BEd, Cert Ed, BA with QTS) in Art or a related field. 
• Prior experience teaching Art to secondary school students. 
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and assessment methods. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. 
• DBS on Updated Service. 

GSL Education offers:  

1. Diverse Opportunities: GSL Education provides access to a variety of roles in different types of educational settings, from mainstream schools to special education and alternative provisions. 

1. Support and Guidance: We will support you throughout the recruitment process, helping you refine your CV, preparing for interviews, and compliance procedures. 

1. Flexibility: Many positions offered through GSL Education can be flexible, including part-time, full-time, and temporary roles, which can suit various personal circumstances. 

1. Commitment to Quality and safeguarding: As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Croydon. 

1. Professional Development: GSL Education may provide access to training and development opportunities, helping you to enhance your skills and advance your career in education. 

1. Dedicated Consultant: GSL Education provides a dedicated consultant who will support you in sourcing your desirable role with the best pay rate.  

 
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.  

For more information or to register your interest in the Art Teacher role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.