Art Teacher

Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a high-achieving independent school in North London to recruit a talented and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join their department from April 2026.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Teach Art across KS3, KS4, and KS5 to highly motivated students.

• Deliver engaging lessons that encourage creativity, experimentation, and independent thinking.

• Contribute to a thriving and collaborative Art department.

• Support students in developing strong portfolios and preparing for GCSE and A-level examinations.

• Participate in exhibitions, enrichment activities, and the wider life of the school.

About the school

The school is a well-regarded independent school for girls in North London, known for its strong academic outcomes and vibrant creative arts programme. The Art department is well-established and provides students with opportunities to explore a range of disciplines including drawing, painting, mixed media, and photography.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Art Teacher you will:

• Holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification (or significant teaching experience).
• Has experience teaching Art across KS3–KS5
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a passion for creative education
• Can inspire and challenge students of varying abilities

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].