Art Teacher

Safeguarding Statement

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for suitably qualified professionals who are passionately innovative, cognitively agile and committed to continual professional learning.

The Role

The successful candidate will be a skilled classroom practitioner who contributes meaningfully to both student learning and school culture. They will design learning experiences that celebrate student individuality, challenge thinking, and develop essential competencies for success in an ever-changing world.

As our Secondary School grows into Year 9, we are looking for someone who is invigorated by the challenge of developing and delivering the Key Stage 3 Art & Design curriculum as well as looking ahead to building the subject into the IGCSE years and beyond. An enjoyment of this specific phase of education is vital, but we also want applicants who are excited by the challenge of planning our growth towards the exam cycles up ahead.

At DBSJ, we believe great teaching is rooted in empathy, driven by evidence, and powered by community. Our teachers are collaborators, curriculum shapers, and culture builders.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver purposeful, inclusive, and challenging lessons aligned with the National Curriculum for England.
• Use assessment data, student voice, and observations to personalise learning and support progress for all.
• Reflect regularly on the impact of teaching strategies, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Build a learning environment that fosters independence, celebrates neurodiversity, and encourages risk-taking.

Contribution to School Culture

• Collaborate across teams and departments to align curriculum and ensure progression.
• Participate actively in extra-curricular, enrichment, and community engagement initiatives.
• Uplift colleagues through supportive teamwork and shared professional inquiry.
• Contribute to the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere of the school through modelling professionalism and hospitality.

Professional Growth

• Engage meaningfully in DBSJ’s culture of professional curiosity and growth
• Set personal goals for professional learning and reflect openly on growth areas.
• Champion the school’s belief that education is complex, evolving, and worthy of curiosity.
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning — both for self and others.

Our Professional Commitments

At DBSJ, we believe that who you are as an educator is as important as what you teach. Our teachers align with four core beliefs:

• All students can succeed.
• Our community is of high importance.
• High-performing teams act with integrity, care, and professionalism.
• Education is a complex, ever-changing landscape.

These beliefs underpin our professional accountability, which supports staff in moving from passive alignment to culture-enhancing professional behaviours. We are a school that values curiosity, vulnerability, high standards, and the ability to grow alongside our students.

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