Art Teacher - Wirral - Immediate Start

Art Teacher - Wirral - Immediate Start

Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Start Date: Monday 16 November 2026
Duration: Until Christmas 2026
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for an Art Teacher to join a secondary school on the Wirral from 16 November until Christmas 2026.

This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy for a qualified Art Teacher who can confidently deliver Key Stage 3 Art lessons alongside providing general classroom cover across other curriculum subjects.

The school requires an adaptable and enthusiastic teacher who can maintain continuity of learning, manage classroom behaviour effectively and engage pupils across Years 7-9.

This opportunity would particularly suit an experienced Art Teacher or suitably qualified Early Career Teacher who is available at short notice and comfortable working across different secondary classrooms.

The Role

As an Art Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging Art lessons at Key Stage 3, supporting pupils in developing their creativity, artistic techniques and confidence.

The timetable also includes general classroom cover, requiring the successful candidate to supervise lessons outside their specialist subject when necessary.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching KS3 Art across Years 7-9

• Delivering creative and engaging lessons that develop pupils' practical artistic skills

• Supporting pupils with drawing, painting, design and other relevant artistic techniques

• Encouraging creativity, experimentation and independent thinking

• Assessing pupil work and providing constructive feedback

• Maintaining appropriate classroom routines and behaviour expectations

• Supervising additional classes across other curriculum subjects

• Delivering pre-prepared work during general cover lessons

• Following school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety policies

• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff

The successful candidate will need to balance specialist Art teaching with the flexibility required to provide effective general classroom cover.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

• Have experience teaching Art within a secondary school, including teaching placements

• Are confident delivering KS3 Art

• Have strong practical Art subject knowledge

• Can deliver engaging lessons to pupils with different abilities and interests

• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management

• Are comfortable providing general classroom cover across other subjects

• Can adapt quickly to different teaching groups

• Build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

• Are available full-time from 16 November until Christmas 2026

Applications are welcome from experienced Art Teachers and suitably qualified ECTs.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As an Art Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Daily pay of £174.71-£240.70, dependent on experience

• Weekly pay

• A genuine full-time teaching assignment

• A dedicated education recruitment consultant

• Free CPD and professional development through The National College

• Access to further teaching opportunities across Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside

• Support throughout the recruitment and registration process

• Ongoing support during your placement

About the Opportunity

This vacancy is based at a secondary school on the Wirral, with the assignment scheduled to begin on 16 November 2026 and continue until the Christmas break.

The school requires a qualified Art specialist who can maintain continuity of KS3 teaching while supporting wider classroom cover requirements.

The short-term nature of the assignment makes it particularly suitable for teachers who are immediately available or approaching the end of another placement.

Full school details will be shared confidentially with suitable candidates.

Safeguarding and Eligibility

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to travel reliably to the Wirral.

All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced child workforce DBS check and satisfactory professional references.

Apply Today

If you're a qualified Art Teacher looking for an immediate secondary teaching opportunity on the Wirral, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today with your latest CV or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment