Secondary Art Teacher

About us and the role

At Avanti Fields, art is more than just a subject – it’s a powerful medium for self-expression, confidence, and creative discovery.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Secondary Art Teacher to teach Art and Design across KS3 and KS4, inspiring students, igniting creativity, and supporting artistic growth within a respectful and inclusive learning environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a school that places real value on the visual arts and fosters a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous growth.

If you are ready to make a meaningful contribution to a community that celebrates individuality, curiosity and academic excellence, we would love to hear from you.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

Avanti Fields School is an all-through, faith-designated (Hindu) state school which welcomed the first intake of Year 7 students in September 2018, and first intake of Nursery and Reception students in September 2022. The school is rapidly expanding and will grow year by year to a full cohort of 1,320. This is an exciting time to join the school as it continues its journey to outstanding.

The staff at Avanti Fields School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence
• Character formation
• Spiritual insight

What will you do?

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive art lessons that inspire creativity and ensure strong progress for pupils of all backgrounds and abilities.
• Plan, assess and differentiate effectively to meet the learning needs of all students, using data to inform teaching and drive achievement.
• Maintain a safe, respectful and engaging classroom environment, promoting high standards of behaviour, literacy and pupil responsibility.
• Collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and communicate effectively with parents and external bodies.
• Uphold professional responsibilities including safeguarding, curriculum development, and participation in training and performance review processes.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
• QTS qualified
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to delegate
• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading
• Excellent skills in the use and application of technology
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.