Part Time Teacher of Art (Maternity Cover)

Protocol Education Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Teacher of Art for a maternity cover position starting in April 2026 in North Bristol. The role involves delivering high-quality Art education and inspiring students. Ideal candidates should possess excellent subject knowledge and be committed to fostering a positive learning environment. Successful applicants will join an innovative team dedicated to high educational standards and safeguarding practices. This position offers competitive pay rates and potential for future permanent placement.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Art and knowledge of GCSE Photography and Fine Art.
• Commitment to high educational standards and improvement.
• Awareness of current educational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Art education.
• Inspire and support students' academic growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum.

Skills

Passionate and energetic Art teacher

Strong subject knowledge

Ability to engage and challenge students

Collaborative team player

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of Art

Location: North Bristol

Pay: £170 – £250 per day (Dependent on experience, pro rata for 0.6 FTE)

Contract Type: Temporary, Maternity Cover

Start Date: Ongoing

Hours: Part-time, 0.6 FTE

The role

We are seeking an outstanding Teacher of Art to join a highly ambitious and successful faculty on a part‑time basis. This is a maternity cover position starting in April 2026, offering the opportunity to work within a supportive, forward‑thinking team that is committed to continuous improvement.

You’ll play a key role in delivering engaging and high‑quality Art education, inspiring students to achieve their very best and supporting consistently strong outcomes in the subject.

Art is a popular option choice, with a well‑established curriculum and strong results. GCSE Photography and GCSE Fine Art are both offered, and while experience in both areas would be an advantage, it is not essential.

About you

You will be:

• A passionate and energetic Art teacher with strong subject knowledge
• Able to engage, challenge and enthuse students of all abilities
• Committed to high standards and making a genuine difference to students’ lives
• Confident in keeping up to date with current educational developments and initiatives
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to improve curriculum and practice
• Supportive of enrichment opportunities and learning beyond the classroom

The setting

You’ll be joining a school with a positive and innovative learning culture, supported by students, staff, parents and governors. The Art department places strong value on creativity, inclusion and reflecting the diversity of the wider school community through its curriculum and enrichment offer.

Safeguarding and equality

This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and all relevant pre-employment checks. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is a shared responsibility, and all staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

The employer is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. All applicants will be considered fairly and consistently, in line with safer recruitment practices.

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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