Art & Design - applications for 2025 entry are currently closed
“Creativity takes courage” - Henri Matisse.
Training to become an Art & Design teacher is a journey into the world of creativity, expression, and visual communication. As a trainee, you will enhance your skills in various artistic techniques and mediums, from drawing and painting to sculpture and digital photography.
Through subject-specific training with our expert subject leader, you will learn to create inspiring and dynamic lessons that encourage students to explore their creativity and develop their artistic voice.
Observing and working alongside experienced teachers, you will learn that fostering a supportive classroom environment ensures students have the courage to experiment, take risks and use a range of materials and techniques to develop their art, craft and design skills.
Like art, teaching involves balance, emphasis, proportion and rhythm; you will learn how to guide students to recognise this in their own work as well as sharing your own artistic endeavours through demonstrations and extra-curricular activities.
Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.
A £10,000 bursary is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Art and Design in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.