Art Teacher

Class Act Teaching Services; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel offers

Well-being services

Job summary

Class Act Teaching Services is recruiting an Art Teacher for a secondary school in Reading, delivering engaging Art lessons with no planning responsibilities. There is a short-term assignment until December 2026, with PPA time for marking and a weekly PAYE salary.

The role supports students' creative development in a supportive school environment; QTS/PGCE not required, and you can work full-time or part-time depending on the school's needs.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Art in a secondary school.
• QTS or PGCE is not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Art lessons across the secondary age range.
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Create a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff.

Skills

Art teaching

Classroom management

Student engagement

Collaborative work

Job description

Art Teacher

Full-Time or Part-Time Immediate Start Until December 2026

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a secondary school for a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join their team until December 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for an Art specialist looking for a short-term teaching role with no planning responsibilities, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons and supporting students' creative development. The school offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment where staff are encouraged to inspire students and help them achieve their full potential. The leadership team is committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning while supporting staff wellbeing.

Duties as an Art Teacher

• Deliver engaging Art lessons across the secondary age range
• Encourage creativity and artistic expression
• Support students in developing practical and theoretical artistic skills
• Monitor and assess student progress
• Create a positive and productive classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff

No planning required

PPA time provided for marking

Full-time or part-time opportunity

Working Hours

• School Day: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Teaching periods: 45 minutes

Ideal Art Teacher

• Experience teaching Art is essential
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to inspire and engage students
• Previous secondary school teaching experience
• QTS or PGCE is not required
• Passionate about art education and student achievement

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

• Discounted high street shopping
• Travel offers
• Gym memberships
• More
• Comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of