Teacher of Art and Graphic Design

Summary

Our mission is to deliver a broad, inclusive Art curriculum that fosters a lifelong sense of curiosity and awe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, very well resourced department, building on existing strengths and contributing to its continued success.

Detail

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Art teacher for our Senior School who has the ability to teach Graphic Design. The ideal candidate will be passionate about their subject, understanding the significance of Art as an important, pleasurable and fundamental realm of human experience. They will bring a dynamic and engaging approach to teaching, delivering lessons that inspire creative thought, planning and analysis and a genuine love of Art in all its forms.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OUR SCHOOL

Every employee at EHS is a valued member of the team, and staff wellbeing is important. Employee benefits include a generous employer pension; on-site parking; use of the gym and pool; training opportunities; delicious lunches prepared by our onsite catering team; access to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens for employees and their families; and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

OUR ART DEPARMENT

The Art and Design curricula involve a range of work, comprising Fine Art, Graphic Design and Ceramics, offering opportunities for photography, film-making and animation, as well as the traditional areas of drawing, painting and work in mixed-media.

See our department at work here.

APPLICATIONS

This is a full time permanent position from the start of the spring term 2027. A full job description and person specification can be found in the Information Pack. Applicants wishing to be considered for part-time working are also welcome.

The closing date for applications is noon on 4pm on Thursday 15th October 2026. Early entries are highly encouraged and will be considered as soon as they are submitted. Portfolio examples may be sent to recruitment@edgbastonhigh.co.uk.

​​Interviews will take place at Edgbaston High School for Girls during the week commencing 19th October (or earlier for early suitable applications).

To comply with KCSIE Edgbaston High School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks and Disclosure and Barring Services.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Edgbaston High School is an equal opportunities employer.

Documents

• Art and Graphics Teacher - Information for Applicants - Oct 2026 PDF Document