Art Teacher

Role: Art Teacher
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Contract: Full-time – Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £29,344 – £44,919

About the School
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 creative education, with the Art department playing a key role in inspiring students and fostering self-expression 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and high-quality Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 experience desirable but not essential).
• Plan and develop creative schemes of work that inspire students of all abilities.
• Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression through a variety of media and techniques.
• Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback to support development.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including exhibitions, displays, and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and promote a positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to support student achievement and wellbeing.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching Art at secondary level is preferred.
• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for creative arts education.
• Ability to engage and motivate students with diverse learning needs.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organisational skills.
• 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. (AGY)