Art and Design Teacher

Activate Learning; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in Reading is looking for a passionate Art and Design Teacher to join their team. This full-time role involves delivering lessons across Art qualifications with a focus on UAL. The ideal candidate is a qualified teacher with relevant experience and a commitment to inspiring students. The position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Company benefits including free eye tests

Learning and Development opportunities

Flexible working options

Competitive salaries

On-site facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a PGCE or equivalent, or working towards a qualification.
• Recent teaching experience in FE environment.
• Working knowledge of UAL Art & Design programmes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical and theory lessons.
• Support students in achieving professional qualifications.
• Engage with students and foster their learning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud

Experience with Print Workshop

Ability to manage student groups

Education

PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification

Degree in Art & Design

Job description

Overview

About the role: Art and Design Teacher. Activate Learning has an exciting opportunity for a passionate and creative Art and Design Teacher to join our teaching team based at Reading College. The role will deliver across Art qualifications (L3, and FAD) with University Arts London Awarding Body; experience and knowledge of UAL qualifications are desirable. This is a fixed-term, full-time role covering maternity leave at Reading College from November 2025 to November 2026.

Activate Learning has an excellent record of delivering vocational courses with employability embedded at their heart. This is achieved through strong industry relationships and an experienced teaching team. You will work with our team to plan and deliver purposeful practical and theory lessons. Our students are eager to learn, and we aim to equip them with knowledge and skills for their careers or progression to university.

What you need to be successful as an Art Teacher

We are looking for people who can be positive role models for our students and demonstrate the attributes of an inspirational teacher. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to deliver interesting and purposeful lessons to a diverse range of learners. You should help students leave with professional qualifications and the attributes required to progress in the world of work.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be a qualified teacher with a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, or working towards a teaching qualification.
• Have an appropriate professional qualification and/or a degree within an Art & Design pathway.
• Have recent teaching experience in an FE environment and a proven track record of managing and tutoring student groups.
• A working knowledge of UAL Art & Design programmes would be an advantage.
• Be open to technology and virtual learning tools.
• Have the ability to expose students to a wide range of skills within Art & Design. Some desirable specialisms include: Print Workshop, Adobe Creative Cloud, Graphics or Digital Art.

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff

We provide a comprehensive induction for new staff: a mandatory three-day programme, with an afternoon focused on teaching and assessment approaches. This helps new employees understand Activate Learning's mission, values and Learning Philosophy-led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.

Who We Are

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, transforming lives through our approach to learning. We value our people and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that supports career goals and growth. We offer the advantages of a large employer while building a community environment. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group? Benefits

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards recognizing dedication and achievements.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups with tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits including free eye tests and will writing, plus a Health Cash Plan for you and dependents.
• Learning and Development opportunities through our in-house team.
• Tailored teaching staff induction and development programs.
• Pension schemes for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous annual leave up to 6 weeks.
• Flexible working options including hybrid/remote, term-time only, and flexible patterns.
• Competitive salaries with annual incremental progression and a twelve-point pay scale for teachers.
• On-site facilities: free parking, refectories, hair and beauty salons, and gym access.

How to apply and additional notices

For a comprehensive list of benefits please visit our work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page. Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application submission. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Safeguarding: Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and all staff must undergo the appropriate DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor work permits. We encourage applications from all candidates who meet minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and will provide reasonable adjustments on request. Some positions may require a health surveillance check. Recruitment agencies submitting unsolicited CVs have no authority to enter an arrangement with Activate Learning.