Art Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; North East; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an Art Teacher for a long-term supply position in a secondary school in Durham, with an immediate start available. The role focuses on delivering engaging Art lessons across KS3 and KS4 within an established department.

The successful candidate will plan and assess work, foster creativity, and contribute to displays while upholding safeguarding standards and supporting student development.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Degree in Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design or related discipline.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Art lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Support students to develop practical skills across media and techniques.
• Foster creativity, critical thinking, and independent artistic expression.
• Assess progress and provide meaningful, developmental feedback.
• Contribute to displays, exhibitions, and the wider creative life of the school.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

QTS

Education

QTS or equivalent

Degree in Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design, or related

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Job description

Art Teacher – Durham Secondary School
Long-Term Supply, MPS/UPS £32,916 – £51,048, ASAP Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting an Art Teacher for a long-term supply position at a secondary school in Durham, with an immediate start available. The department is looking for a specialist who can deliver inspiring, well-structured Art lessons across KS3 and KS4 and bring genuine creative energy to an established department.

Art is a subject that gives students something uniquely valuable — a space to think differently, develop their own voice, and produce work they're genuinely proud of. The school is looking for a teacher who understands that and creates the conditions for it to happen every lesson.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and delivering Art lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Supporting students to develop practical skills across a range of media and techniques
• Fostering creativity, critical thinking, and independent artistic expression
• Assessing progress and providing meaningful, developmental feedback
• Contributing to displays, exhibitions, and the wider creative life of the school
• Upholding the school's safeguarding responsibilities

To be considered:

• QTS or equivalent
• A degree in Art, Fine Art, Graphic Design, or a related creative discipline
• Proven experience teaching Art at secondary level
• Strong practical subject knowledge across a range of media
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• MPS/UPS salary — £32,916 to £51,048 depending on experience
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and professional development
• Opportunities for permanent employment

Contract: Long-term supply, Start: ASAP, Location: Durham

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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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