Art Teacher - fixed term

Protocol Education Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant secondary school in Wakefield is seeking a passionate Teacher of Art for a one-term fixed contract starting in September 2025. The successful candidate will deliver engaging Art lessons, inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, and be part of a nurturing school community committed to promoting the arts.

Benefits

Collaborative school community

Well-resourced Art department

Opportunities for professional development

Support from senior leadership

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Art at secondary level required.
• Enthusiastic and committed to high standards of teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Contribute to the broader life of the school.

Skills

Creativity

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of Art (One-Term Fixed Contract)
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (1 Term)
Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on experience)

Are you a passionate and creative Art teacher looking for a new challenge?
A vibrant and inclusive secondary school in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Art to join their team for a one-term maternity cover starting in September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher to inspire and engage students across Key Stages 3 and 4, delivering a broad and imaginative Art curriculum. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive department and a school committed to fostering a love of the arts and promoting student achievement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons in line with national curriculum requirements

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing regular feedback

• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

• Contribute to the broader life of the school, including exhibitions and enrichment activities

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS and have experience teaching Art at secondary level

• Be enthusiastic, creative, and committed to high standards of teaching and learning

• Be confident managing a classroom and engaging learners of all abilities

• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills

We Offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative school community

• Well-resourced Art department with excellent facilities

• Opportunities for professional development

• Strong support from senior leadership and colleagues

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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