Art Teacher

Protocol Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Dedicated education consultant

Professional development

Good Art facilities

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting an Art Teacher for a South Leeds secondary school, starting in January on a full-time supply basis. You will deliver Art across KS3/KS4, plan engaging lessons, assess progress and support students to realise their creative potential within a supportive department.

The role requires QTS or equivalent, strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom management and safeguarding awareness. DBS should be updated or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Art in a UK secondary school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for creative education.
• Inspires and motivates learners of all abilities; maintains high standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons aligned with the national curriculum.
• Assess, monitor and report student progress.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Support students to achieve their full potential academically and creatively.

Skills

QTS/UK teaching qualification

Art subject knowledge

Inspiring learners

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

DBS Update Service

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Art Teacher (Supply) - Full Time

South Leeds Secondary School | January Start

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are currently seeking a talented and dedicated Art Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in the South Leeds area on a full-time supply basis from January.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people through art, creativity and self-expression within a supportive and well-resourced department. The successful candidate will be passionate about their subject and committed to helping students develop both their artistic skills and confidence.

The Role

• Full-time Art Teacher position
• January start
• Teaching Art across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Planning and delivering engaging, creative lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Assessing, monitoring and reporting on student progress
• Encouraging creativity and participation in a range of artistic disciplines
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and classroom management
• Supporting students to achieve their full potential both academically and creatively

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Art within a UK secondary school setting
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for creative education
• The ability to inspire, engage and motivate learners of all abilities
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong organisational and communication abilities
• A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding responsibilities
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming secondary school environment
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Access to well-equipped Art facilities and resources
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' creative development

This role would suit an experienced Art Teacher looking for a new challenge or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking valuable classroom experience within a supportive school setting.

All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all relevant safeguarding and compliance checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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