Art Teacher – Shaftesbury
Full-Time | Starting January 2026
A creative and forward-thinking secondary school in Shaftesbury is seeking an inspiring Art Teacher to join their dynamic department from January 2026. This full-time role is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about nurturing students’ creativity and artistic expression.
The successful candidate will teach Art and Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging students to develop their technical skills, imagination, and confidence through engaging and innovative lessons.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:
• A recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).
• A strong background in Art and Design with a creative and flexible approach to teaching.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons tailored to different learning styles.
• Good communication skills and the ability to inspire, motivate, and support students.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
What the school offers:
• A welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Access to high-quality CPD and career progression opportunities.
• Potential Temp-to-Permanent progression.
• Excellent facilities and well-equipped art studios.
• A culture that values creativity, collaboration, and staff wellbeing.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a dedicated Art Teacher to join a supportive school community and make a lasting impact on students’ artistic development and confidence.
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.
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.