Art Teacher

Academics Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education agency in Wakefield seeks an experienced Art teacher to join a well-established secondary school. The role starts immediately and runs until the end of the academic year, with a possibility of a direct contract from September 2026. Applicants should have Qualified Teacher Status and relevant qualifications in Art.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Paid to scale from day 1

Support from experienced education consultants

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Must have a strong knowledge of Art.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
• Track student progression and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with Art department to develop curriculum.
• Create a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Behaviour management skills

Depth of knowledge in Art

Education

Relevant qualification related to Art

Job description

Are you an experienced Art teacher looking to take your career to the next level? A fantastic Art teacher vacancy has come up at one of our well established secondary schools in the centre of Wakefield. The school pride themselves on making sure the students fulfil their academic potential, the students are very ambitious and many aspire to become school leaders when they are older. Previous Ofsted reports have described the school as "outstanding" across the board. With everything being praised from the quality of teaching, to the behaviour of the students.

This Art teacher role will be starting in immediately and will run until the end of the academic year, with the possibility of a direct contract from September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering lessons to students across KS3 and KS4
• Track student progression and provide constructive feedback to help them develop their artistic skills.
• Share ideas with other members in the Art department in order to develop the curriculum.
• Create a positive and engaging classroom environment

Why work for Academics?

Academics are a well-established agency with over 20 branches across the UK, specialising in day to day, long term and permanent roles. We have an experienced team of education consultants that can help you take your career to the next level and help you climb up the pay scales. We also offer weekly pay through PAYE, and you will be paid to scale from day 1.

Requirements

• Qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Right to work in the UK
• A relevant qualification related to Art
• Behaviour management skills with the ability to control the classroom
• A depth of knowledge within Art

If being an Art teacher sounds like the next step to take in your teaching career, please apply today