Job Description
Secondary School Art Teacher
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with various secondary schools in south Manchester to recruit a qualified Art Teacher, starting immediately or from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a supportive school environment and deliver engaging lessons that inspire creativity, confidence, and artistic skills across the curriculum.
Location: Trafford, Greater Manchester (or willing to travel)Start Date: Immediate start or September 2026Contract: Supply (short-term or long-term opportunities available)Salary: Matched to your level on the Teacher Pay Scale for long-term roles
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons in line with the national curriculum
* Teach art to KS3 and KS4
* Monitor, assess, and provide feedback on student progress
* Maintain an inclusive, creative, and well-managed classroom environment
* Support departmental planning where required
* Promote positive behaviour and a passion for the arts
The Ideal Candidate
* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is an ECT
* Is qualified in Art or a closely related subject
* Has experience teaching Art at secondary level (ECTs encouraged to apply)
* Demonstrates strong classroom management and organisational skills
* Is based in Trafford or happy to travel
* Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What’s On Offer
* Flexible supply opportunities with the option of long-term placements
* Competitive pay, paid to scale for long-term supply roles
* Immediate or September start to suit your availability
* Supportive school leadership and creative department
* Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel, including a dedicated consultant
Why Teaching Personnel?
Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, offering:
* Access to a wide range of supply and long-term teaching roles
* Personalised career support
* Strong relationships with schools across Greater Manchester
* Transparent pay and clear communication throughout your placement
Apply Now
If you are a qualified Art Teacher seeking supply work in Trafford, seeking a role with an immediate or September start, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today via Reed or send your most up-to-date CV to
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.