Art Teacher - 2 term role

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in South Leeds is seeking a passionate Art Teacher for a full-time role starting in January 2026. You will inspire students, encourage creativity, and make a lasting impact in a welcoming environment. Ideal candidates will be qualified, patient, and innovative with experience in KS3 and KS4. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Dedicated local consultant support

Streamlined registration and local connections

Referral rewards

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4.
• Commitment to promoting confidence and self-expression through art.

Responsibilities

• Inspire students in creative subjects.
• Encourage exploration and artistic expression.
• Lead extra-curricular clubs and exhibitions.

Skills

Creative teaching style

Patience

Fresh ideas

Education

Qualified Art Teacher (QTS or QTLS)

Job description

Art Teacher – January Start (South Leeds)

Location: South Leeds
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Love bringing creativity to life in the classroom? We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for an Art Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in South Leeds this January.

This is a school where creative subjects are celebrated, students are encouraged to explore, and teachers have the space to make lessons their own. You’ll be joining a passionate department that loves helping students discover their artistic voice — whether that’s through fine art, digital media, or messy hands-on projects.

What’s in it for you:

• Supportive SLT who genuinely value the arts

• Well-equipped art rooms (storage and good supplies)

• Collaborative and friendly staff team

• Opportunities to lead extra-curricular clubs and exhibitions

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Art Teacher (QTS or QTLS)

• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4

• Someone creative, patient, and full of fresh ideas

• A teacher who believes art can build confidence, curiosity, and self-expression

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies

• Free access to our online CPD Academy

• Dedicated local consultant support

• Streamlined registration and local school connections

• Referral rewards when you recommend friends

If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of artists and want a January start with a supportive South Leeds school, we’d love to hear from you.

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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