Art & Design Teacher

Empowering Learning; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning are partnering with a welcoming Rochdale secondary school to recruit an enthusiastic Art & Design Teacher for a full-time position starting September 2026. You will deliver engaging lessons to students across KS3 and KS4, fostering creativity and technical skills.

The contract runs September to Christmas 2026 with the potential for extension or permanent appointment for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Experience teaching Art & Design across KS3 and KS4.
• Enhanced DBS certificate (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, creative Art & Design lessons to KS3 & KS4.
• Create a positive learning environment that supports creativity and skill development.
• Plan, deliver, assess and provide feedback on student progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organisation

Creative teaching

Motivation

Education

QTS

Experience teaching Art & Design KS3/KS4

Job description

Art & Design Teacher

Location: Rochdale

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:15am - 3:00pm

Duration: September 2026 to Christmas 2026 | Potential Extension / Permanent Opportunity

Pay: £160-£225 per day (dependent on experience)

Empowering Learning are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Rochdale to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated QTS Art & Design Teacher for a full-time position starting in September.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive Art & Design department from September through to Christmas, with the possibility of an extension and the chance to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering engaging, creative and inspiring Art & Design lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, creating a positive learning environment where all pupils are encouraged to develop their creativity, technical skills and artistic confidence.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Art & Design across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A genuine passion for Art & Design and inspiring young people.
• The ability to plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to engage and motivate students through creative and practical teaching.

Requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering your recent employment.
• The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £160 to £225 per day, depending on experience.
• A full-time role from September to Christmas.
• Potential for the role to be extended, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education Consultant.
• Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across Greater Manchester.