Role: Art Teacher
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-time – Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £29,344 – £44,919
This secondary school offers a supportive and inclusive environment where staff and students are valued and encouraged to grow. There is a strong commitment to the arts and creative expression, with the Art department playing a key role in fostering creativity, individuality, and confidence across Key Stages 3 and 4 (and potentially Key Stage 5).
The school is dedicated to continuous improvement, reflected in its steadily improving Ofsted outcomes and focus on high-quality teaching and learning.
- Deliver engaging and high-quality Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential).
- Plan and deliver a broad and balanced Art curriculum, including a variety of techniques, media, and artistic styles.
- Inspire creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression among students.
- Organise and contribute to extracurricular art clubs, exhibitions, and school events.
- Encourage participation and inclusion for students of all abilities.
- Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed (including safe use of materials and equipment).
- Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support development.
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support student achievement and wellbeing.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
- Experience teaching Art at secondary level is preferred.
- Strong subject knowledge and a passion for art and creative education.
- Ability to engage and motivate students with diverse abilities and interests.
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities and school events.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
- Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.
To find out more, please contact Supply Desk on 01296 752 499 and apply below.
We offer a £100 referral fee for successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete 5 or more shifts.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and adhere to safer recruitment standards.
