Art Teacher - Peterborough - January 2027

Aspire People; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting a talented Secondary Art Teacher to join a school in the Peterborough area from January 2027, with responsibilities across the secondary Art curriculum and delivering engaging lessons that foster creativity.

The role is ideally full-time, though strong applicants seeking part-time work are encouraged to apply, and you will contribute to the Art department and wider school community while maintaining high expectations for pupil progress.

Qualifications

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• Teaching Art across the secondary age range.
• Planning and delivering creative, engaging and inclusive Art lessons.
• Assessing pupil work and providing constructive feedback.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

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

Inspiring pupils

Education

QTS / QTLS / 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.

If you're an Art Teacher, Art & Design Teacher, Secondary Art Teacher, Art Teacher with QTS, Art ECT or Art specialist looking for teaching jobs in Peterborough from January 2027, we'd love to hear from you.