Art Teacher - Peterborough - January 2027

Aspire People; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a talented Art Teacher for a Peterborough secondary school to start January 2027. You will teach across the secondary age range, plan and deliver engaging art lessons, and help pupils explore materials and styles.

The ideal candidate will have QTS/QTLS or equivalent, strong subject knowledge, excellent classroom management, and a commitment to safeguarding. ECTs are welcome, and the role can be full-time or part-time.

Qualifications

• Qualified or experienced Art/Design teacher with UK teaching qualification.
• Strong Art subject knowledge.
• Experience teaching in a UK secondary school.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Ability to inspire pupils and foster creativity.
• Positive, reliable and professional approach.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• References covering safeguarding period.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Art across the secondary age range.
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and inclusive Art lessons.
• Supporting pupils to explore different materials, techniques and artistic styles.
• Developing pupils' practical skills, creativity and confidence.
• Assessing work and providing constructive feedback.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Contributing positively to the Art department and wider school community.

Skills

Art teaching

Behaviour management

Inspire students

QTS/QTLS

UK secondary schools

Education

QTS / QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Art Teacher - Peterborough - January 2027

Are you a creative and passionate Art Teacher looking for a new teaching opportunity in Peterborough from January 2027?

Aspire People are recruiting for a talented Secondary Art Teacher to join a school in the Peterborough area for the new term.

The school is looking for a teacher who can bring Art to life in the classroom, encourage creativity and confidence, and support pupils of different abilities to develop their artistic skills.

This is ideally a full-time position, although strong applicants seeking part-time Art teaching work are also encouraged to apply.

The role will involve:

• Teaching Art across the secondary age range
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and inclusive Art lessons
• Supporting pupils to explore different materials, techniques and artistic styles
• Developing pupils' practical skills, creativity and confidence
• Assessing work and providing constructive feedback
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• Contributing positively to the Art department and wider school community

We are looking for:

• A qualified or experienced Art Teacher / Art & Design Teacher
• QTS, QTLS or an appropriate teaching qualification
• Strong Art subject knowledge
• Experience teaching within a UK secondary school environment
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management
• The ability to inspire pupils and encourage creativity
• A positive, reliable and professional approach
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• References covering the required safeguarding period

Applications are welcomed from experienced Art Teachers and ECTs looking to develop their career within a supportive secondary school environment.

Why work with Aspire People?

Aspire People works closely with secondary schools throughout Peterborough and the surrounding areas, supporting teachers in finding roles that match their subject specialism, experience and availability.

Whether you're looking for a long‑term position, a new challenge for January or an opportunity to build your teaching experience, our local team will support you throughout the process.

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check, identity and Right to Work checks, and satisfactory references. All candidates must demonstrate a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.