Art Teacher

Grade A Recruitment Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (paid to scale)

Professional development opportunities

Dedicated support from education-recru

Supportive school environment

Job summary

Grade A Recruitment is currently seeking a creative, enthusiastic and experienced Art Teacher or Art Instructor to join a mainstream secondary school in Peterborough from January 2027.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging Art lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5 (up to A-Level), inspiring students to develop their creativity, practical skills and artistic knowledge. The school offers competitive pay and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant experience teaching Art in a secondary school.
• Experience teaching Art up to A-Level in a secondary setting.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for Art and inspiring young people.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons up to A-Level.
• Undertake full teaching duties including planning, assessment and marking.
• Monitor progress and provide constructive feedback to students.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students in developing artistic skills and confidence.

Skills

QTS or teaching Art experience

Art teaching in secondary school

Classroom management

Communication skills

DBS Update Service readiness

Job description

Grade A Recruitment is currently seeking a creative, enthusiastic and experienced Art Teacher or Art Instructor to join a mainstream secondary school in Peterborough from January 2027.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging Art lessons across KS3, KS4 and KS5 (up to A-Level), inspiring students to develop their creativity, practical skills and artistic knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons up to A-Level.
• Undertake full teaching responsibilities, including planning, preparation, marking and assessment.
• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students in developing their artistic skills and confidence.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant experience teaching Art as an Instructor.
• Experience teaching Art within a secondary school setting, ideally up to A-Level.
• Confidence in undertaking full teaching duties.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A genuine passion for Art and inspiring young people.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, paid to scale.
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
• A supportive school environment.