Art Teacher - Kirkless - September in Wakefield

Art Teacher Wanted, Kirklees - September Start | Full-Time | No End Date

Calling all creative minds, paint-splattered sleeves, sketchbook carriers, and classroom inspirers… this one’s for you. We’re working with a brilliant secondary school in Kirklees looking for an Art Teacher who can turn blank pages into big ideas and classroom walls into mini galleries. Whether you’re an experienced teacher who knows their way around a kiln or an ECT ready to make your mark, this school is all about creativity, encouragement, and giving students the confidence to express themselves. The department is supportive, with engaged students and leadership that trusts teachers to teach.

The Role

• You’ll be teaching Art across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging lessons that get students thinking creatively and experimenting confidently.
• Expect sketchbooks full of personality, lessons that spark imagination, and students who genuinely enjoy the subject.
• You’ll be:
• Teaching Art across secondary age groups
• Encouraging creativity, confidence, and self-expression
• Planning exciting, hands-on lessons
• Creating a positive classroom where students feel inspired
• Working alongside a welcoming and collaborative department

What We’re Looking For

• Hold UK QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching Art in UK secondary schools
• Can build strong classroom relationships quickly
• Bring energy, creativity, and fresh ideas into lessons
• Believe every student deserves the chance to shine creatively

ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply too. Your first teaching role shouldn’t feel like being thrown into the deep end with a glue stick and a seating plan.

What’s in It for You?

• Supportive leadership team
• Friendly, welcoming school environment
• Creative department with great resources
• Opportunity to make a real impact
• Long-term stability with no fixed end date
• A school that genuinely values the Arts

Why Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we keep things human. No pushy sales chat, no disappearing after placement, and definitely no “just checking in” calls every five minutes. You’ll get:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local roles
• Referral rewards for recommending friends

Ready to Apply?

If you’re an Art Teacher looking for a role where creativity is celebrated and your ideas are genuinely valued, we’d love to chat. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. Your next favourite classroom could be waiting.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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