Art and Design Teacher

Description:

Teacher of Art & Design - Full-Time

Accrington, Lancashire
Start Date: January 2027
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Potential Temporary-to-Permanent Position Through Teaching Personnel

Are you a creative and inspiring Art & Design Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity?

Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with a welcoming and successful mainstream secondary school in Accrington to recruit a dedicated Teacher of Art & Design for a full-time position commencing in January 2027. This is a long-term role with the potential to become a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

The school is seeking an enthusiastic educator who can foster creativity, imagination and artistic confidence, while delivering engaging lessons that inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The Role:

Full-time Teacher of Art & Design.
Starting from January 2027.
Long-term position with the possibility of transitioning to a permanent contract.
Teaching Art & Design across KS3 and KS4.
Planning, delivering and assessing high-quality lessons.
Encouraging students to develop their artistic skills, creativity and self-expression.
Contributing to the wider life of the department and school community.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Have experience teaching Art & Design within a secondary school setting.
Be passionate about inspiring young people through creative learning.
Demonstrate excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
Be committed to achieving positive outcomes for all learners.
Have strong organisational and communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and ambitious ECTs looking to establish themselves within a supportive secondary school and potentially secure a permanent role.

If you are a motivated Art & Design Teacher available from January 2027, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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