Job Description
New Directions Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Art Teacher to join a thriving and well-established mainstream secondary school in Liverpool. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in January 2026, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
The School:
• A popular and oversubscribed 11–16 secondary school located in Liverpool, widely recognised for its vibrant creative arts provision and consistently strong academic outcomes.
• Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with inspectors highlighting the school’s ambitious curriculum, excellent behaviour standards, and a nurturing ethos that enables students to flourish.
• Proud of its specialist art facilities, including purpose-built studios, a dedicated textiles room, kiln access, and regular involvement in local arts partnerships, exhibitions, and community projects.
The Role:
• A full-time teaching position delivering Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, including GCSE coursework support, assessment, and exam preparation.
• Plan and deliver imaginative, inspiring lessons across a range of artistic disciplines such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, and digital art.
• Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and strong technical skill development while maintaining high expectations for student progress and engagement.
The Ideal Teacher:
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have recent and relevant experience teaching Art & Design at secondary level, including GCSE.
• Be able to provide a school-based reference from within the last five years.
• Be willing to complete a DBS check and join the Update Service if not already registered.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
1. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
2. Regular and varied supply work
3. Competitive rates of pay
4. Potential long-term teaching roles
5. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
6. A network of branches across the UK
7. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
8. Recommend-a-friend scheme
9. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Liverpool branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.