Teacher Art & Design Technology Teacher

TimePlan Education; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution is looking for a Head of Department for Art & Design in Reading. This role offers the chance to teach and support students in both learning and personal development within a state-of-the-art environment. Ideal candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent qualification and a strong background in working with children. A competitive salary and various professional development opportunities are offered, along with discounts from partner companies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Continued professional development

Social events

Dedicated consultant

Retail discounts for contractors

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status or a recognised UK equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to process one.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support school students' learning, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Manage behaviour while encouraging and promoting positive learning methods.

Skills

Experience working with children

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

Head of Department: HOD Art & Design

Start date: January 2026

Location: Reading

Work pattern: Full time, 36 hours per week/ 38 weeks (Term time only)

Employment Type: Contract / Permanent

Salary: Competitive

About the role

A sought‑out school has an opportunity for an Art & Design Teacher to join on a contract basis, although the ideal candidate will be looking for a permanent role.

This school has state‑of‑the‑art classroom equipment, as well as local access to public transport facilities and staff parking.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support school students' learning, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Manage behaviour while encouraging and promoting positive learning methods.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a school setting.
• Qualified Teacher Status or a recognised UK equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to process one.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary.
• Continued professional development.
• Social events.
• A personal dedicated consultant.
• Discounts on high street retail from partner companies for TimePlan contractors.

Application

• If you meet these requirements and want to be considered for this school, we would be delighted to hear from you by submitting an up‑to‑date CV.
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