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Art Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Creative Secondary School – Bath, Somerset – September 2025
Location: Bath, Somerset
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale)
An outstanding, creative secondary school in Bath is searching for an Art Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join their vibrant Visual Arts faculty starting September 2025. This permanent, full-time role offers a collaborative and progressive environment perfect for early career development.
About the School
The school is recognised for its commitment to the arts and student expression. Staff development and wellbeing are prioritised through carefully built induction, peer observation, and specialist art training programmes. Collaboration and creativity mark day-to-day working life.
Art Department
You will teach a rich art curriculum at KS3 and KS4 in modern studios equipped for painting, printmaking, ceramics, and digital art. Students are inspired to explore, innovate, and respond to contemporary issues through personal expression.
Your Role
Plan lessons combining technical skills and conceptual understanding; use sketchbooks, critique sessions, and digital media; assess and support progress; coordinate exhibitions or community art; and contribute to the ECT development log through regular feedback and coaching.
Ideal Candidate
You are completing QTS by July 2025 and hold a degree in Fine Art or a related field. Your art practice is robust, and you can inspire students across media. You are reflective, encouraging and collaborate well.
Why Apply?
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Teach in high-spec studios equipped for diverse pathways
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Enjoy strong leadership, subject mentoring, and supportive CPD
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Engage with students visually and conceptually in a creative hub
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Participate in exhibitions, external commissions, and enrichment
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Live in Bath, combining academic style with cultural charm
Staff Benefits Include:
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Art theatre visits, gallery partnerships, and artist workshops
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Free parking, cycle-to-work scheme, and staff wellbeing events
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Materials funded through arts budget and school gallery
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Mentoring and subject network funding
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Leadership development and job-shadowing opportunities
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