Art and Design Technology Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Irchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Art & Design Technology Teacher for a secondary school in Wellingborough. The role involves delivering inspiring lessons and fostering creativity among students. Candidates should hold QTS or equivalent and demonstrate a passion for teaching. This full-time position offers competitive pay and potential for permanence, along with support from an enthusiastic team.

Benefits

Competitive pay to scale

Ongoing CPD and support

Opportunity for permanent role

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Art and/or Design Technology at secondary level.
• Passionate about developing creativity in young people.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Art and Design Technology across KS3 and KS4.
• Foster creativity and critical thinking in students.
• Plan and assess work in line with curriculum expectations.
• Participate in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Creativity

Strong subject knowledge

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Art & Design Technology Teacher
Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS - Pay to Scale
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner by negotiation)

Are you a creative and passionate Art & Design Technology Teacher looking to inspire the next generation of designers and artists? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a forward-thinking secondary school in Wellingborough to recruit a dynamic teacher of Art and Design Technology to join their enthusiastic and supportive department.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-resourced school with a strong commitment to creativity and innovation across the curriculum.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons in Art and Design Technology across KS3 and KS4
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, and practical skills in students of all abilities
• Plan, prepare, and assess work in line with curriculum expectations
• Contribute to a collaborative department with a focus on high standards and student progress
• Participate in extra-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities within the subject

We are looking for someone who

• Holds QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Has experience teaching Art and/or Design Technology at secondary level
• Is passionate about developing creativity in young people
• Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning
• Is enthusiastic, motivated, and a positive team player

What We Offer

• A full-time role with the potential to become permanent
• Competitive pay to scale (MPS/UPS)
• A chance to work in a school with a supportive leadership team and well-equipped DT & Art facilities
• Ongoing CPD and support from Tradewind Recruitment
• A dedicated consultant guiding you through every step of the process