Art & Design ECT

Art & Design ECT
Are you an Early Career Teacher passionate about Art and Design, ready to lead creative lessons in a large, supportive department?
 
Key Details

• Job Title: Art & Design ECT
• Pay: Main Pay Scale 1 (MPS1)
• Duration: Permanent, starting September 2025
• School Type & Location: Large Creative Arts Department, Oldbury
• Key Duties: Teach Art & Design at Key Stage 3 and 4, inspire creativity, and support student development

 
The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECT to teach Art & Design in a large, well-equipped Creative Arts Department. You will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons at Key Stage 3 and 4, inspiring students to explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills. The department is well-supported, providing a collaborative environment where you can share ideas and grow as a teacher. You will lead your own classes and be encouraged to bring your creativity into the classroom.
 
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree in Art & Design and QTS (or be on track to achieve it by September 2025)
• Have a strong understanding of the Art & Design curriculum at Key Stage 3 and 4
• Be passionate about encouraging creativity and helping students express themselves through art
• Be a team player, eager to collaborate with colleagues and share resources and best practices

 
The School
This school is renowned for its strong leadership and excellent support during the ECT induction process. The Creative Arts Department is large, vibrant, and well-equipped, with access to fantastic resources to support teaching and learning. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment for new teachers, ensuring that you receive the training and mentoring needed to develop into a confident and effective educator.
 
ECT Induction
As an Early Career Teacher, you will benefit from a structured two-year induction programme designed to support your professional growth and ensure a smooth transition into teaching. This programme follows the Early Career Framework (ECF) and provides comprehensive training, mentoring, and development opportunities tailored to your needs.
 

• ECF-based training modules: Covering pedagogy, behaviour management, curriculum design, assessment, and professional conduct
• Assigned mentor: A dedicated and experienced teacher providing regular feedback, guidance, and one-on-one support
• Observation and feedback sessions: Structured classroom observations with detailed feedback from senior staff
• Personalised development plan: Targeted support based on your strengths and areas for growth
• Professional development opportunities: Workshops, seminars, and training sessions to enhance your teaching skills
• Workload management strategies: Guidance on lesson planning, marking, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Collaboration with Creative Arts department colleagues: Share ideas, resources, and best practices with fellow teachers

 
This induction programme is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and support needed to thrive as an Early Career Teacher.
 
Due to the number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.