Art ECT

Job Description A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Bridgwater is looking for a creative and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) of Art to join their team in September. This school is committed to celebrating student voice and creativity and has a long-standing tradition of promoting the arts as a central part of the curriculum.\n\nYou will be joining a friendly and experienced Art department that values experimentation, cultural awareness, and student-led work. The school offers a structured ECT programme with access to training, peer observations, and guidance from experienced mentors.\n\nWhat Makes This School Exceptional?\n\n * \n\n Specialist Art rooms with printing presses, ceramics facilities, and digital media suites\n\n * \n\n A collaborative arts faculty offering integrated projects and enrichment clubs\n\n * \n\n Students who are keen to express themselves and engage with visual arts\n\n * \n\n School-wide support for creativity, inclusion, and cross-curricular collaboration\n\n * \n\n ECT-specific support including induction days, regular mentoring, and CPD\n\nIn This Role You Will:\n\n * \n\n Teach Art to students across KS3 and KS4, using a wide variety of media and approaches\n\n * \n\n Support students in building their portfolios and preparing for formal assessment\n\n * \n\n Encourage personal expression, visual storytelling, and critical reflection\n\n * \n\n Participate in school exhibitions, competiti...