Art Teacher New

Location: Lyme Regis, Dorset
Subject: Art
Position: Secondary Teacher
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time

Teaching Personnel is pleased to be recruiting for a creative, enthusiastic and dedicated Art Teacher to join a secondary school in Lyme Regis.

The successful candidate will have a passion for developing students' artistic ability and confidence, encouraging them to explore different techniques, materials and creative approaches.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys creating an inspiring classroom environment where students can develop their practical skills while learning to evaluate and communicate their own ideas.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging Art lessons

• Teaching across the relevant Key Stages

• Developing students' practical artistic skills

• Introducing students to a variety of artistic techniques and processes

• Encouraging creativity, experimentation and independent thinking

• Supporting students in developing their own artistic style

• Teaching students how to evaluate and improve their work

• Assessing and monitoring student progress

• Providing constructive feedback

• Preparing appropriate resources and materials

• Maintaining a safe and well-organised practical learning environment

• Differentiating lessons to support students of different abilities

• Encouraging high standards of presentation and achievement

• Working collaboratively with colleagues within the department

You will ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or relevant teaching qualification

• Strong subject knowledge in Art

• Experience teaching within a secondary school

• A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching

• Excellent classroom management skills

• The ability to inspire and motivate students

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• A commitment to inclusive teaching

• High expectations of student progress and achievement

Applications are welcomed from experienced Art Teachers and suitably qualified Early Career Teachers.

Teaching Personnel offers access to a wide range of education opportunities across Dorset and the South Coast.

As part of our network, you can benefit from:

• Dedicated consultant support

• Access to permanent and temporary vacancies

• Competitive rates of pay

• Professional development opportunities

• Education-sector training

• Support throughout the recruitment process

• A wide network of partner schools

If you are a passionate Art Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Lyme Regis, contact Teaching Personnel today.

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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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