Art Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a passionate Art / Textiles Teacher for a 1-year maternity cover in Swindon. This role offers an opportunity for ECTs or RQTs to develop their teaching practice in a supportive environment, delivering engaging lessons and inspiring creativity among students.

Benefits

Supportive induction and mentoring programme tailored for ECTs

Collaborative and friendly department

Well-resourced Art/Textiles facilities

Opportunities for CPD and professional growth

Qualifications

• A qualified teacher of Art/Textiles (QTS awarded or expected by Sept 2025).
• Passionate about helping students develop confidence and creativity.
• Reflective practitioner eager to contribute and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Art and Textiles lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Inspire creativity, encourage experimentation, and support student progress.
• Participate fully in school life, including extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Creativity

Teamworking

Initiative

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Art / Textiles Teacher (Maternity Cover) – 1 Year Temporary Contract
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Length: Fixed-term until August 2026
Location: Swindon
Salary: MPS (Suitable for ECTs / RQTs)

Are you a creative and passionate teacher looking to inspire the next generation of artists and designers? Do you want to develop your teaching practice in a supportive, forward-thinking secondary school?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Art / Textiles Teacher to join our vibrant and welcoming department for a 1-year maternity cover from September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified teacher (RQT) or an Early Career Teacher (ECT1 or ECT2) looking to gain valuable experience and grow their career in a dynamic learning environment.

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Art and Textiles lessons to KS3 and KS4 students

• Inspire creativity, encourage experimentation, and support student progress in both practical and theoretical aspects

• Work collaboratively within a supportive department and school community

• Participate fully in school life, including extra-curricular activities, exhibitions, and events

• A qualified teacher of Art/Textiles (QTS awarded or expected by Sept 2025)

• A teacher passionate about helping students develop confidence and creativity

• A reflective practitioner eager to contribute and grow professionally

• Someone with energy, initiative, and a positive approach to teamworking

• Supportive induction and mentoring programme tailored for ECTs

• Collaborative and friendly department with a strong sense of community

• Well-resourced Art/Textiles facilities and dedicated technician support

• Opportunities for CPD and professional growth

This post is a guaranteed 1-year contract to cover a maternity leave, with a clear end date of August 2026.

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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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