Art Teacher – September Start Location: Weymouth, Dorset Start Date: September 2026 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the School Teaching Personnel are partnering with a forward‑thinking secondary school in Weymouth that prides itself on nurturing creativity, innovation, and hands‑on practical skills. The school offers a welcoming, inclusive environment where staff and students are supported to flourish. The Role We are seeking an inspiring and energetic Art Teacher to join the school’s experienced Art department from September 2026. This role offers the opportunity to teach across a variety of creative disciplines—including product design, engineering, and resistant materials—while encouraging students to think critically and express themselves creatively. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging and high‑quality Art lessons. Inspire students to explore creativity, problem‑solving, and innovative thinking. Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive classroom environment. Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance curriculum design and student progress. Promote involvement in extra‑curricular creative projects and competitions. What the School Offers A supportive, inclusive, and creatively driven working environment. Access to modern, well‑equipped facilities. Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression. A leadership team that values staff voice and champions innovation. Who We’re Looking For You are a passionate and motivated educator who strives to create an inclusive learning environment. You will bring: A genuine enthusiasm for teaching Art and helping students realise their creative potential. A patient, trauma‑informed, and empathetic approach to supporting diverse learning needs. A creative mindset and ability to engage students of all abilities. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with staff, students, and parents. A commitment to supporting student wellbeing and fostering a love of learning. Why Join This School? This is more than just a teaching role—it’s an opportunity to become part of a community that values respect, inclusion, and creativity. The school is dedicated to empowering both staff and students, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Apply Now If you’re looking for a rewarding position where your creativity and passion can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of young artists and designers. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.