At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through creative lessons in various art forms and techniques.
- Company: Join a supportive secondary network focused on artistic expression.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and reclaim your evenings.
- Other info: Build a diverse professional network while keeping your creativity fresh.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by nurturing the next generation of artists.
- Qualifications: Hold QTS or equivalent, with a degree in Fine Art or Design.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40050 £ per year.
Position: Full-time or Part-time, Flexible (Term Time Only)
Salary: £140 – £233 per day (weekly pay depends on experience)
Start Date: Immediate / Next Term
Are you a creative visionary with the ability to unlock a student's artistic potential? Join our secondary network as an Art Teacher and inspire students to express themselves through a variety of media, techniques, and critical studies.
Benefits
- Creative Freedom: Lead lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, covering everything from traditional painting and drawing to sculpture, textiles, and digital media.
- Professional Variety: Experience different school art departments and resources, keeping your own creative practice fresh while building a diverse professional network.
- Work‑Life Balance: Reclaim your evenings. Deliver high‑energy, practical‑led lessons during the day and leave the planning and parent consultations to the permanent staff.
- Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of £140 – £233, paid every Friday via Randstad.
Role Overview
As a Secondary Art Teacher, you are responsible for developing students' technical proficiency and their ability to think critically about visual culture.
- Expert Lesson Delivery: Facilitate engaging practical workshops, encouraging students to experiment with materials while teaching the formal elements of art and design.
- GCSE and A‑Level Focus: Support examination cohorts with targeted portfolio advice, focusing on AO1–AO4 assessment objectives and the refinement of final outcomes.
- Studio Management: Maintain a safe, organised, and inspiring learning environment, ensuring all students handle equipment and materials with respect and skill.
- Adaptive Support: Differentiate creative tasks on the fly to support students with SEND or EAL, ensuring that the joy of artistic expression is accessible to all.
Essential Requirements
- Hold QTS: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification (ECTs are highly encouraged).
- Art Specialist: Degree in Fine Art, Design, or a related field, with a solid grasp of the KS3/KS4 National Curriculum and assessment criteria.
- Engaging Mentor: Ability to build rapport with teenagers quickly and use passion for the arts to spark their imagination.
- Committed: Hold an enhanced DBS on the updated service (or are willing) and are fully dedicated to safeguarding.
Apply Today – ready to inspire the next generation of artists and designers while enjoying a career that works for you? Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV to our dedicated Secondary Team. Contact Robbie Day for an informal chat about our current Art and Design vacancies.
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