Art & Design Teacher

Vision for Education Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 150 - 180; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is recruiting a Teacher of Art & Design to join a well-regarded secondary school in Preston from November 2026 for the remainder of the academic year.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification with experience teaching Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, and a passion for inspiring creativity. You will deliver engaging lessons, build strong pupil relationships and uphold safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Have strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Art & Design.
• Be confident planning and delivering engaging, creative lessons.
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Be committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of young people.
• Be available to start the Teacher of Art & Design role in November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative Art & Design lessons.
• Maintain high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of young people.

Skills

Art & Design teaching

Lesson planning

Engaging delivery

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Teacher of Art & Design - Preston

Are you a passionate Teacher of Art & Design looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity in Preston? Vision for Education is currently recruiting for a Teacher of Art & Design to join a successful secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, from November 2026 for the remainder of the academic year.

Teacher of Art & Design - Secondary School, Preston, Lancashire

This exciting Teacher of Art & Design role is based at a well-regarded secondary school in Preston. The school was judged Outstanding by Ofsted at its latest inspection in February 2023, with Outstanding judgements across quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

The successful Teacher of Art & Design will be joining a supportive school environment where they can inspire pupils and develop their creativity, confidence and artistic skills.

The ideal Teacher of Art & Design will:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Have strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Art & Design.
• Be confident planning and delivering engaging, creative lessons.
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Be committed to safeguarding and the wellbeing of young people.
• Be available to start the Teacher of Art & Design role in November 2026.

This is a long-term Teacher of Art & Design position in Preston, running from November 2026 until the end of the academic year. It represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teacher of Art & Design to join an established secondary school and make a real impact.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.