Art Teacher / Art ECT – Merton

Company: EdEx – Education Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

Art Teacher / Art ECT – permanent, full-time position starting September 2026 in an outstanding secondary school in the Borough of Merton.

Due to increased uptake in Art across KS4 & KS5, the Head of Art is looking to hire an ambitious Art Teacher / Art ECT to join their current team of 3 Art Teachers who form a larger Art & Design faculty of 12 teachers.

The School is renowned for its supportive leadership and impressive Progress 8 results across all subjects. It is invested in education, implementing new teaching practices and training staff.

Experienced Art Teachers can take on a TLR such as KS3 Coordinator, Pastoral Responsibilities, and more. Newly Qualified Art Teachers (ECT) will be enrolled onto the school’s bespoke ECT induction and will work alongside a range of young and experienced Art Teachers.

Does this sound like an Art Teacher / Art ECT role? Read on for more information.

Job Description

  • Art Teacher / Art ECT
  • Working alongside a team of Art Teachers
  • TLR Opportunities: KS3 Coordinator and Pastoral Responsibilities
  • ECTs welcome: 1:1 Mentor, bespoke ECT induction, in-house and out-of-house training and more
  • September 2026 start – Full Time & Permanent
  • MPS1-UPS3 – £38,766 – £60,092 + TLR
  • Located in the Borough of Merton

Person Specification

  • Must have UK QTS or be in the process of gaining
  • Strong academics across the board – Degree, A Levels and GCSEs
  • Must meet the 8 Teaching Standards to a Good or Outstanding level
  • Ability to work as part of a large team of Art Teachers
  • Must be willing to listen to feedback

School Details

  • Graded Outstanding in the latest Ofsted report
  • Impressive Progress 8 results
  • Modern and creative facilities
  • Good behaviour across the school
  • Plenty of additional support in class from graduate Teaching Assistants
  • Located in the Borough of Merton

If you are interested in this Art Teacher / Art ECT opportunity, interviews and lesson observations can be arranged immediately.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026