Art Teacher - Maternity Cover
Location: East London
Contract: Maternity Cover | Full-time
Start: ASAP / Next Term
Pay: MPS / UPS (paid to scale)
A welcoming secondary school in East London is seeking a passionate Art Teacher to cover a maternity leave. The role involves teaching Art across KS3 and KS4, within a supportive department that values strong classroom practice, consistency, and student engagement.
This is a well-structured role with clear schemes of work in place, strong behaviour systems, and excellent departmental support. The school is open to both experienced teachers and confident ECTs.
The role will include:
Teaching Art across KS3 and KS4
Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons
Assessing and tracking pupil progress
Maintaining high standards of behaviour and presentation
Working collaboratively within the Creative Arts department
The ideal candidate:
Holds QTS (or is on track to achieve it)
Has strong subject knowledge in Art
Is confident managing mixed-ability classes
Brings energy, organisation, and reliability to the classroom
What's on offer:
Paid to scale (MPS/UPS)
Supportive leadership and department
Well-resourced Art facilities
A smooth handover and clear expectations
If you're an Art Teacher looking for a stable maternity cover role in a well-run secondary school, apply now or contact Brad at Empowering Learning for more information