Job Description

Art Teacher Opportunity – Maternity Cover (Starting January 2025)

Location:South Gloucestershire

Position: Art Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Start Date: January 2025

Are you an innovative art educator ready to inspire students and enhance their creative curriculum?

Are you looking to join a dynamic school environment where you can cultivate artistic talent and creativity?

Do you have a passion for teaching art that can engage and motivate diverse learners in our classrooms?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a passionate Art Teacher to cover a maternity leave  in a established, creative and well resourced team within a a supportive and ambitious school located in the stunning South Gloucestershire countryside. This roles offers the successful candidate a chance  to work in an inspiring and supportive environment focused on fostering artistic talent and personal growth in students.

Key Responsibilities:

Teach and Inspire: Plan and deliver engaging, dynamic art lessons to students at Key Stages 3 and 4, inspiring a love of creativity and expression.

Student Development: Support and mentor students in developing their technical skills and personal creative styles, fostering an inclusive and encouraging classroom.

Curriculum Contribution: Work collaboratively with the Art Department to contribute to and enhance the curriculum, creating opportunities for innovative and interdisciplinary learning.

Exhibitions and Showcases: Lead and support student involvement in school exhibitions and displays, encouraging students to present their work to the school community.

Classroom Management: Create a positive learning environment that supports all students, maintaining effective classroom management strategies and promoting respect and inclusion.

The successful Qualified Teacher will have:

QTS with Art & Design specialism (ECTs are also welcomed)

Experience of supporting and teaching children up to Key Stage 5.

Experience working within a Secondary Setting

A good understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection

Excellent classroom management

Behavioural Management experience

In return you can expect excellent benefits and rewards:

A dedicated team of consultants available to help you with the on-boarding process.

Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

CPD Courses and Certificates as part of the MyProgression Channel.

Referral Scheme when recommending a friend of up to £200*

Market leading rates of pay.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your heard-earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Art Teacher looking to inspire students and contribute to a vibrant, creative community.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services