Art and Design Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic Art and Design Teacher to inspire young creatives in Sandwell. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging lessons, assess student progress, and maintain high expectations. If you are passionate about art and teaching, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in Art at the secondary level including photography.
• Enhanced DBS check on the update service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons to secondary pupils.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Classroom Management

Flexible Approach

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Art and Design Teacher

Location: Sandwell

Start Date: September 2025

Do you have a passion for art and a talent for inspiring young creatives? Teaching Personnel is currently supporting secondary schools in the Sandwell area that are looking for an enthusiastic Art specialist to join their vibrant teaching community.

The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom management skills, and a genuine desire to make a positive difference in students’ learning journeys.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated Art lessons to secondary pupils
2. Monitor and assess student progress, providing timely feedback and support
3. Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
4. Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community
5. Maintain high expectations of student behaviour and achievement

Ideal Candidate:

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
2. Proven experience teaching Art at the secondary level, including photography
3. Excellent communication and organisational skills
4. A proactive and flexible approach to teaching
5. Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one

Interested in this role?

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply below and upload your most up-to-date CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent later.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check, with full assistance provided.

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