Art Teacher - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Art Teacher - Wigan Secondary School (KS3 & KS4)Location: WiganStart Date: 3rd NovemberDuration: Until ChristmasDaily Rate: Up to £223.62 (depending on experience)Key Stages: KS3 and KS4Contact: Anthony at Tradewind Recruitment - /

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in Wigan, who are seeking a passionate and creative Art Teacher to join their team from 3rd November through to the end of the Autumn term (Christmas).

We're looking for a qualified Art Teacher with experience teaching Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) students. The ideal candidate will have a flair for inspiring creativity and a proven track record of delivering engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that motivate pupils and promote artistic expression.

Our client school received a Good Ofsted in November 2024 and is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school who are a community with one common goal, striving for the highest standards in everything they do.

Our client is proud of their positive, caring ethos based on a set of expectations which has a fundamental principle at its heart: the principle of mutual respect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality Art lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Plan, prepare and assess student work in line with school and national standards
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Support pupils of varying abilities and ensure progress for all
• Contribute to the school's creative ethos and wider school activities

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Recent experience teaching Art in a UK secondary school
• Strong knowledge of the Art curriculum for KS3 & KS4
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay up to £223.62 per day, dependent on experience
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to work in a vibrant, supportive school environment
• Access to CPD and training opportunities through Tradewind Recruitments partnership with the National College.

If you are a dynamic and enthusiastic Art Teacher ready to make a real impact in the classroom, we want to hear from you. For more information, contact Anthony at Tradewind Recruitment on or email

Join a passionate team and inspire the next generation of artists!