Art Teacher - Esteemed Private School

Looking for a private school with a flourishing Art department near Harrogate?

A prestigious independent school with an exceptional, nationally respected Art department is seeking a creative, passionate, and dedicated Art Teacher to join its thriving academic community.

Our client is recruiting for an Art Teacher to begin in January 2026. This outstanding private, co‑educational school is renowned for :

• its superb academic standards,
• a deeply supportive pastoral ethos, and
• a rich and varied co‑curricular programme.

The successful candidate will deliver dynamic, imaginative, and technically rigorous Art lessons from KS3 to KS5, working with motivated and enthusiastic pupils who show a genuine passion for visual creativity and artistic expression.

This is a school where the visual arts genuinely flourish. The department is widely recognised for its inspiring teaching, exceptional results, and its vibrant studio culture that encourages experimentation, creativity, and critical thinking.

• a broad and stimulating Art curriculum,
• exposure to a wide range of materials, techniques, and artistic traditions,
• opportunities to develop personal portfolios for GCSE, A‑Level, and further study,
• regular exhibitions, gallery visits, workshops, and artist‑led projects.

Parents frequently praise the school’s nurturing environment, strong academic values, and commitment to developing confident, expressive, and well‑rounded young people.

Staff describe the school as supportive, well‑led, and professionally rewarding, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, independence, and continuous professional development.

• Outstanding CPD and opportunities for career progression
• Modern art studios with excellent resources and facilities
• A genuine focus on staff wellbeing
• Fee remission (where applicable)
• A vibrant co‑curricular Art programme, including exhibitions, gallery trips, textiles clubs, photography, digital art, ceramics, and enrichment opportunities

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Highly competitive and dependent on experience

• A degree in Fine Art, Art & Design, or a related discipline
• A recognised teaching qualification with QTS (e.g., PGCE)
• Excellent subject knowledge and a strong personal artistic practice
• Confident with a range of materials, media, and artistic techniques
• Strong communication, planning, and ICT skills
• The ability to inspire, challenge, and support pupils of all abilities
• The legal right to work in the UK

If you are a creative, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Art Teacher seeking to join a private school with an outstanding Art department, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.