Art and Design Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Art and Design Teacher for a secondary school in Middlesbrough. The position involves teaching KS3 and KS4 with potential KS5 opportunities. Ideal candidates will have UK QTS, experience in UK secondary education, and a passion for creativity. The school offers a collaborative environment that values the arts, ongoing support, and attractive pay through PAYE without umbrella companies. Join a friendly community of educators committed to inspiring students.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to CPD Academy

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Holds UK QTS or is working towards it.
• Experience in teaching Art and Design in a UK secondary school.
• Strong classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Design across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities.
• Deliver engaging lessons in drawing, painting, and mixed media.
• Support pupils of mixed abilities in creative expression.

Skills

Classroom management

Creativity

Communication

Organization

Education

UK QTS

Experience teaching Art and Design

Job description

Art and Design Teacher – Secondary School | Middlesbrough

Location: Middlesbrough, Teesside
Role: Secondary Art and Design Teacher
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4 (KS5 desirable)
Start: 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term or Permanent

Are you an Art and Design Teacher who is passionate about creativity and inspiring young people to express themselves?

We’re working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Middlesbrough that is seeking a motivated Art and Design Teacher to join their creative department. The school places real value on the arts, supports innovation in teaching, and offers a positive, collaborative working environment.

The role includes:

• Teaching Art and Design across KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities available if desired
• Delivering engaging and well-structured lessons in drawing, painting, mixed media, and contextual studies
• Supporting pupils of mixed abilities and nurturing confidence in creative expression
• Contributing to displays, enrichment projects, and the wider creative life of the school
• Maintaining positive behaviour and clear classroom expectations

The school is looking for someone who:

• Holds UK QTS (or is working towards it)
• Has experience teaching Art and Design in a UK secondary school
• Balances creativity with strong classroom management
• Brings enthusiasm, organisation, and a calm, supportive approach
• Enjoys being part of a friendly and inclusive school community

What you’ll get through Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities matched to your teaching style and preferences
• A smooth, supportive registration process

If you’re an Art and Design Teacher looking for a role in Middlesbrough where creativity is genuinely encouraged and supported, this could be an excellent next step in your teaching career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

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

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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