Qualified Art Teacher

Protocol Education Limited; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a dedicated Qualified Art Teacher to join welcoming West London secondary schools. The role suits experienced teachers or an ECT seeking professional growth, with opportunities across Key Stages 3–5 depending on the school.

You will deliver engaging Art lessons, foster creativity and inclusivity, and collaborate with staff to support student development and achievement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is essential.
• A qualified Art Teacher with a relevant Art, Fine Art or Art & Design degree.
• Experience teaching Art within a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom management and excellent communication skills.
• A genuine commitment to helping young people develop confidence, creativity and achieve their best.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with Key Stage 5 opportunities in some schools).
• Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons that inspire creativity and a love of the arts.
• Encourage students to develop their artistic skills through a range of techniques, media and creative projects.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom where every student feels confident to express themselves.
• Assess progress, provide meaningful feedback and help pupils achieve their full potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Commitment to student development

Education

Qualified Art Teacher degree (Art / Fine Art / Art & Design)

Job description

Ready to inspire the next generation of creative talent?

If Art is your passion and you're looking for a school where creativity, imagination and high-quality teaching are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

We're working with welcoming secondary schools across West London looking for a dedicated Qualified Art Teacher to join their teams. Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge or an ECT ready to develop your career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

What you'll be doing

• Teaching Art across Key Stages 3 and 4 (with Key Stage 5 opportunities available in some schools)
• Delivering engaging, well-planned lessons that inspire creativity and a love of the arts
• Encouraging students to develop their artistic skills through a range of techniques, media and creative projects
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom where every student feels confident to express themselves
• Assessing progress, providing meaningful feedback and helping pupils achieve their full potential
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and contributing to the wider life of the school

What we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is essential
• A qualified Art Teacher with a relevant Art, Fine Art or Art & Design degree
• Experience teaching Art within a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom management and excellent communication skills
• A genuine commitment to helping young people develop confidence, creativity and achieve their best
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why work with Protocol Education?

Finding the right teaching role shouldn't feel like you're trying to finish a GCSE sketchbook on the morning of the deadline. That's where we come in.

At Protocol Education, we'll take the time to get to know you, understand what's important to you, and match you with secondary schools that suit your experience, personality and career goals.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personal support from your own dedicated consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and alternative provisions
• A simple registration process and local opportunities
• A referral scheme where you can earn rewards for recommending friends

Thrive Training

Not Thrive trained yet? No problem.

Ask us about our FREE Thrive training, designed to help you build confidence supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing while giving your CV an extra boost with schools.

If you're ready for your next Art Teacher opportunity in West London, 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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