Job Description
About You
You may be a recent graduate, creative practitioner or aspiring teacher with a passion for Art, Design and education. We are looking for someone who:
* Is a motivated aspiring Art & Design Technology teacher / graduate trainee
* Has a degree or strong background in Art, Design, DT or a related creative subject
* Is confident teaching Art up to KS5 and DT up to KS3, or keen to develop this
* Is enthusiastic, reflective and eager to grow as a classroom practitioner
* Is committed to high standards, teamwork and whole-school values
* Can build positive relationships and inspire creativity and ambition in young people
* Is keen to develop their teaching practice through high-quality mentoring and training
Training & Progression with Grad2Teach
This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:
Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training
* Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification while working in school
* Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
* Learn through guided practice, lesson observations, professional learning sessions and in-school experience
Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)
Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:
* Increased independent teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
* Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
* Ongoing mentoring, assessment and development to meet all Teachers’ Standards
This structured pathway ensures you develop the confidence, expertise and accreditation needed to begin your career as a fully qualified Art and Design Technology teacher.
Location & Application
This salaried trainee role is based in:
Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex
The location offers a welcoming community setting with good transport links across Essex and surrounding areas.
If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching — while earning a salary and receiving outstanding training — we would love to hear from you.