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Overview
Art teachers in secondary school teach art to pupils, prepare lesson plans and materials, support individual progress and assess assignments, tests, examinations or practical artwork.
In job descriptions, look for arts principles, lesson content, course material, student safety, classroom behaviour, individual support, school events, field trips and cooperation with educational support staff.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Secondary school art teachers plan lessons, prepare materials, teach art principles and guide pupils through practical assignments. The work combines classroom management, studio safety, individual feedback, assessment of artwork and cooperation with support staff or families when needed.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include fine arts knowledge, lesson content design, course material, assessment methods and the ability to support different learning needs. Specializations may include drawing, painting, digital image work, art history, exhibitions or cross-subject projects.
Salary context
Salary context depends on teaching load, school setting, subject responsibility, mentoring duties, assessment work, event organization and whether the role includes curriculum development, student support coordination or leadership responsibilities.
Career paths
Experience may develop from teaching practice, arts education, youth work, studio instruction or school support roles. Progression can lead to senior teacher duties, subject coordination, curriculum work, teacher mentoring, educational leadership or arts programme development.
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Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for secondary school art teacher work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
25-2031.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETArt, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
25-1121.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
secondary school teacher (2330.1)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/80ec8f3e-2cda-4ea6-a382-ece99589ccdd |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 2330.1.1 |
| ISCO group | 2330 |
| Concept type | Occupation |