Art Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art to join a secondary school in Swindon. This full-time, permanent role involves teaching Art and Photography across Key Stages 3 & 4 and delivering A Level Art to enthusiastic post-16 students. Ideal candidates will be creative individuals with either experience or a strong motivation to grow in their teaching careers.

Benefits

Supportive department

Career development opportunities

Engaged student body

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for teaching Art and Photography.
• Experience in delivering A Level Art is preferred.
• Strong ability to inspire and engage students.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Photography to Key Stages 3 & 4.
• Deliver A Level Art to post-16 students.
• Encourage students to explore their artistic capabilities.

Skills

Creativity

Artistic knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Qualified teacher status

Degree in Fine Arts or related field

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Art – Swindon

Full-time | Permanent | Main/Upper Pay Scale (DOE)
Start Date: February 2026

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of artists and photographers? We’re looking for a creative and motivated Teacher of Art to join a friendly Swindon-based secondary school.

This role covers: Teaching Art and Photography across Key Stages 3 & 4, delivering A Level Art to passionate post-16 students.

You’ll be joining a supportive and dynamic department where creativity is celebrated and students are encouraged to explore their artistic voice.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers. Whether you’re just starting your teaching journey or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the chance to grow your career in a school that values both innovation and collaboration.

What’s on offer

• A welcoming, supportive department
• Opportunities to develop your practice and take part in training
• Engaged students with a real appetite for creativity

Key Details

• Interview Dates: 7th – 10th October (or earlier for strong applicants)
• Start Date: 23rd February 2026
• Contract: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary: Main Scale / Upper Scale (depending on experience)

Location: Swindon

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!

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If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of experienced backgrounds and settings as well as aspiring educators and teachers with diverse experiences and transferable skills who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

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 DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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