Art and Design Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Accrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is partnering with a welcoming secondary school in Accrington to appoint a full-time Teacher of Art & Design from January 2027. The role covers KS3 and KS4, with planning, delivery and assessment of engaging lessons. Long-term commitment with potential permanent appointment.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have secondary Art & Design teaching experience and demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Art & Design in a secondary school setting.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom behaviour management.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and assess high‑quality Art & Design lessons.
• Teach Art & Design across KS3 and KS4.
• Contribute to the wider life of the department and school community.
• Support students to develop creativity and self‑expression.

Skills

QTS

Art & Design experience

Classroom management

Strong communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Teacher of Art & Design – Full-Time

Accrington, Lancashire

Start Date: January 2027

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Potential Temporary-to-Permanent Position Through Teaching Personnel

Are you a creative and inspiring Art & Design Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and successful mainstream secondary school in Accrington to recruit a dedicated Teacher of Art & Design for a full-time position commencing in January 2027. This is a long-term role with the potential to become a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic educator who can foster creativity, imagination and artistic confidence, while delivering engaging lessons that inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Role:

• Full-time Teacher of Art & Design.
• Starting from January 2027.
• Long-term position with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent contract.
• Teaching Art & Design across KS3 and KS4.
• Planning, delivering and assessing high-quality lessons.
• Encouraging students to develop their artistic skills, creativity and self-expression.
• Contributing to the wider life of the department and school community.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching Art & Design within a secondary school setting.
• Be passionate about inspiring young people through creative learning.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be committed to achieving positive outcomes for all learners.
• Have strong organisational and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs looking to establish themselves within a supportive secondary school and potentially secure a permanent role.

If you are a motivated Art & Design Teacher available from January 2027, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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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