Art Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for an Art Teacher for a secondary school in Wakefield. The role requires creativity and a passion for inspiring students through art, while providing a supportive and engaging classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have a UK QTS or a degree in Art. This is a full-time temporary position with competitive pay.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Supportive consultant

FREE access to CPD Academy and training library

Opportunities local to you

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• UK QTS or a degree in Art (graduates with childcare/youth experience welcome)
• Creativity, adaptability, and a positive classroom presence
• A passion for inspiring young people through art
• An inclusive and engaging teaching style

Responsibilities

• Teaching Art across KS3 and KS4
• Helping students build confidence in drawing, painting, sculpture, and design
• Creating a classroom where experimentation and creativity are celebrated
• Using feedback and encouragement to help every student progress

Job description

Art Teacher – Secondary – Wakefield
Wakefield | Full-time | ️ ASAP | £120–£250/day (depending on experience)

Love turning blank pages into masterpieces? This role could be your canvas.

A welcoming secondary school in Wakefield is looking for an Art Teacher who can inspire creativity, boost confidence, and help students see the world through fresh eyes. Whether you’re an experienced teacher or a recent art graduate with childcare experience, this school is open to talent that can spark imagination.

This is a school that celebrates creativity, individuality, and curiosity. The Art department is supportive, collaborative, and known for helping students bring their ideas to life.

What’s on offer

• A supportive SLT and a friendly Art department
• Behaviour policies that make classroom life smoother
• Schemes of work and resources ready to go (plus room to add your flair)
• CPD opportunities and a clear route to develop your career

What you’ll be doing

• Teaching Art across KS3 and KS4 (with guidance and support if you’re just starting out)
• Helping students build confidence in drawing, painting, sculpture, and design
• Creating a classroom where experimentation and creativity are celebrated
• Using feedback and encouragement to help every student progress

You’ll need

• UK QTS or a degree in Art (graduates with childcare/youth experience welcome)
• Creativity, adaptability, and a positive classroom presence
• A passion for inspiring young people through art
• An inclusive and engaging teaching style (patience and playfulness go a long way!)

Why work with Protocol?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella faff
• A consultant who listens and supports you
• FREE access to our CPD Academy and training library
• Opportunities local to you, with schools that fit your style
• £££ for referring a friend (yes, really!)

Ready to make Art your masterpiece in Wakefield? Apply today or get in touch for a friendly chat.

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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