Art Teacher

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is seeking a dedicated Art Teacher for a well-established community school in Taunton. This permanent role offers competitive pay on the MPS and UPS scales, with a strong commitment to professional development and support in a positive educational environment.

Benefits

Weekly pay with no waiting for monthly payroll

Access to free or discounted training

Support services for tax, accounting, and legal assistance

Regular welfare contact from a dedicated candidate manager

Qualifications

• Confident, skilled, and committed to the ongoing success of the school.
• Registered for DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
• Experience with classroom teaching and managing diverse learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver art lessons to Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
• Conduct observed teaching lessons as part of the selection process.
• Engage with a community-focused educational environment.

Skills

Teaching Key Stage 3 & 4

Art Curriculum Knowledge

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Art Teacher

Location: Wellington

Pay: MPS & UPS (£30,000 - £46,525)

Type: Permanent (via trial contract)

Start: September 2025

Hours: Full-time

Elementa is a recruitment partner for this school, supporting the recruitment of an Art Teacher to join the department team.

The school delivers to Key Stage 3 & 4 students and is a well-established community school based in a small town with a catchment area also drawing from rural areas. The school has a long-standing good reputation and is an important part of the local community. There is a bright outlook for the future, with a new school building being a positive change. The school has maintained a 'Good' Ofsted grading, although recent inspections flagged some areas for improvement. The school is confident in making changes to restore their Good outcomes.

If you have the confidence, skills, and qualities to contribute to the ongoing success of the school, please get in touch.

The school will conduct a formal selection process, including a school tour, observed teaching lesson, panel interview, and student council meeting.

Applicants considered for the role will need to complete the registration process with Elementa, including vetting, background and reference checks, and an application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you have a current DBS on the update service.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless specifically requested otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing protections and payment structure of a traditional employer-employee relationship.
• Training & support – a range of free or discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; any variation will be agreed in writing before the start of the position.
• Additional support services – access to partners offering services like tax returns, accounting, legal assistance, and more.

If you believe you are well suited to this role based on your skills and experience, please apply immediately with your current CV. All applications will receive prompt responses.