- Deliver a dynamic creative curriculum: Lead the exploration of visual language across A Level Fine Art, A Level Art & Design, and our prestigious Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media (FADM).
- Teach in a professional environment: Work within state-of-the-art facilities, including a dedicated theatre, digital media centre, and a visual arts centre with an ever-changing professional exhibition programme.
- Inspire the next generation of creatives: Challenge highly motivated learners from across the region who are passionate about exploring diverse media and achieving academic excellence.
- Bridge practice and theory: Lead outstanding teaching that moves beyond technical skill to engage with complex contemporary theory, art history, and the interrogation of visual culture.
- Mentor independent portfolios: Take a lead role in guiding students through their Personal Investigations (NEA) and portfolio builds, preparing them for transition to competitive art courses and Russell Group universities.
- Champion artistic engagement: Be part of a Faculty that celebrates active inquiry and enrichment, from local arts outreach programmes to high-profile collaborations with partners like Durham University.
- Is an outstanding A Level practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent student outcomes (we also welcome applications from ambitious ECTs ready for their first specialist post).
- Possesses exceptional planning and time management skills, with the ability to inspire and challenge both students and colleagues.
- Brings deep subject expertise, with a passion for teaching and learning that motivates learners to develop their own evidence-based, sophisticated artistic voices.
- Is committed to collaborative, evidence-informed teaching, working within the Arts & Humanities Faculty to trial new strategies for technical demonstration and literacy in the arts.
- Understands how to build student confidence, preparing them for high-level progression into diverse creative and professional pathways.
- Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum [Employer of the Year 2025] organisation.
- We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
- Be part of a team that's ambitious, supportive and driven by purpose.
- Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.
Teacher of Art - North East - Durhamsixthformcentre
Description
Permanent - School Teachers' Pay and Conditions
Mastery. Curiosity. Innovation. Become our next Teacher of Art.
Durham Sixth Form Centre is recruiting an exceptional Teacher of Art to join our Platinum-standard team. Joining the Providence Learning Partnership means working in an "Outstanding" setting where innovation and student success power everything we do. We want a specialist who can bridge practice and theory, guiding students through ambitious portfolios and preparing them for transition to competitive art courses and Russell Group universities. If you are a practitioner committed to excellence and ready to make a profound, long-term difference, your next chapter starts here.
What makes this role exciting?
We are looking for someone who:
Why choose us?
Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as a Teacher of Art. Inspire the next generation of artists, designers, and creative leaders in a high-performing, outstanding sixth form. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.
How to Apply
Next Steps: We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you submit both the Application Form and a Letter of Application (no more than 1,000 words). You can find the relevant downloads and the submission link at the top of this page.
Durham Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people . This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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