Teacher of Art

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?

• 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.

We are looking for someone who:

• 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.

Why choose us?

• 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.

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.

Contact: Should you wish to discuss the role or arrange a visit, contact staffvacancies@durhamsixthformcentre.org.uk

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.