Art Teacher
Teaching Personnel is working in partnership with various secondary schools in south Manchester to recruit a qualified Art Teacher for a secondary school in Trafford, South Manchester starting in September 2026 until Christmas with the opportunity to extent in January.
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: September 2026
Contract: September – December 2026, with the potential to extend in January
Salary: Matched to your level on the Teacher Pay Scale for roles including planning and marking
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 a qualified Art Teacher
Has experience teaching Art at secondary level (ECTs also 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:
Teachers paid to scale due to responsibility of planning and marking
September start
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
How to apply:
If you are a qualified Art Teacher seeking a teaching role based in Trafford and pursuing work starting in the next academic year, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today via CV-Library or send your most up-to-date CV directly to
. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss the role and registration process in further detail.
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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.
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