Art Teacher

Role overview

Activate Learning is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join its teaching team at City of Oxford College. The post focuses on delivering A-level Art, including Fine Art, and also includes A-level tutorial support. It is suited to a teacher who is motivated to help learners unlock their potential, strengthen important personal qualities, and become confident, independent learners for life.

Hours and contract

This is a permanent, part-time position based at City of Oxford College. The role is for 22.2 hours per week, equivalent to 0.60 FTE.

What the role involves

The successful candidate will teach and support A-level Art students, helping them develop both subject knowledge and the wider attributes needed to progress successfully into work and further study.

Person specification

Applicants should be able to inspire students and act as positive role models. Strong communication and people skills are essential, along with the ability to plan and deliver engaging, purposeful lessons to a varied student group.

Required background

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE, or an equivalent qualification, or be working towards one. A relevant professional qualification and/or degree in Art is also expected. Recent teaching experience in further education, together with a strong record of managing and tutoring student groups, is required.

Training and induction

All teaching staff receive a mandatory three-day induction when they join, whether they are experienced or new to teaching. This is designed to introduce the organisation’s mission, values, and learning-focused culture. A separate one-day introduction to teaching is also provided, covering teaching, learning, and assessment methods.

About the organisation

Activate Learning is an education group with a wide reach and a strong focus on changing lives through learning. The organisation values its people, supports career development, and promotes an open, inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow and succeed.

Benefits

Employees can access a broad package of rewards and support, including appreciation awards, wellbeing resources, health cash plan cover, professional development opportunities, tailored teaching support, pension schemes, generous annual leave, flexible working options, competitive pay progression, and campus facilities such as free parking, refectories, hair and beauty salons, and gym access.

Additional information

Applications should be submitted as early as possible because the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received. Shortlisting and interviews are carried out on a rolling basis, and the organisation reserves the right to appoint and close the advertisement at any point.

Safeguarding is taken seriously, and the successful candidate will need to complete a DBS check at the appropriate level. The organisation welcomes applications from candidates who meet the minimum criteria regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity, and will provide reasonable adjustments where needed. Some roles may also require a legally mandated health surveillance check. Unsolicited recruitment agency CVs are not accepted unless sent through the approved talent team process.