Art & Design Specialist

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Liverpool seeks an Art & Design Specialist Cover Supervisor for full-time opportunities. In this role, you'll help maintain the continuity of creative learning by delivering pre-set lessons, supporting students' artistic expression, and managing classroom behavior. Ideal candidates will have a background in Art & Design and experience working with young people. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working hours

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Art or equivalent required.
• Experience with young people, ideally in education or coaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Art & Design lessons, supporting student engagement.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a focused learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff about lesson outcomes.

Skills

Classroom management

Creative engagement

Communication

Education

Degree in Art & Design

A-levels in Art

Job description

Overview

Art & Design Specialist Cover Supervisor - Full-Time Opportunities
Location: Liverpool
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Role

As an Art & Design Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting the continuity of creative learning in the absence of the regular teacher. You'll be delivering pre-set lessons in Art, Design, and related practical subjects, helping students stay engaged and expressive in a structured classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Art & Design lessons using provided materials and plans
• Supporting students in expressing ideas through different artistic media
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a calm, focused environment
• Feeding back to teaching staff on student engagement and lesson outcomes
• This role is ideal for creative professionals, aspiring art teachers, or anyone with a strong interest in the arts and a desire to support young learners.

Ideal Candidate

• We welcome candidates who: Have a background in Art & Design (degree, A-levels, or industry experience preferred)
• Are confident in leading a classroom and maintaining engagement
• Are creative, adaptable, and passionate about visual arts
• Have experience working with young people (in education, coaching, mentoring, or youth work)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Access to specialised training and CPD courses (e.g. Behaviour Management, Safeguarding)
• A dedicated consultant to support your development and find suitable placements
• Opportunities to move into long-term or permanent roles within secondary schools

Requirements

• A minimum of GCSEs in English and Art (or equivalent); A-level or degree in Art & Design highly desirable
• Strong communication skills and classroom presence
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Legal right to work in the UK
• Bring your creativity into the classroom and help shape the artistic minds of the future.

Apply

Apply today with your CV and a short covering note outlining your passion for Art & Design and your availability.

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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