TeacherActive Ltd

Art & Design Teacher

BS31 1AA

Key information

Pay
£34,069 to £52,835 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
22 Oct 2026
Closing date
21 Nov 2026

About this role

Job Title

Art Teacher

Location

Keynsham

Start Date

After October Half Term 2026

Salary

£34,069 - £52,835 per annum

Are you a creative and passionate Art Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in a welcoming and supportive secondary school?

Are you an Early Career Teacher / ECT looking to develop your teaching practice within a friendly and encouraging school environment?

Would you love to join a school that values creativity, individuality and the arts, with a genuine commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school based in Keynsham, offering an opportunity for an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join its teaching team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about creative education and inspiring young people to develop their artistic abilities.

The school is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Art Teacher on a full-time basis, starting after October half term and continuing until Christmas, with a strong possibility of the position extending for the remainder of the academic year. The successful Art Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring Art lessons across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, encouraging students to develop their artistic skills, creativity and confidence while exploring a range of artistic techniques, styles and materials.

The successful

Art Teacher will have

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QTS with an Art specialism (ECTs are welcome to apply)

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Experience teaching Art within a secondary school setting

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Strong knowledge of the Art curriculum across KS3 and KS4, with the ability to deliver engaging and differentiated lessons

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Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

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A genuine passion for inspiring young people through creativity, practical activities and the visual arts

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Strong communication skills and a positive, adaptable approach to supporting students of varying abilities

In return for the above you can expect to receive

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A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

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CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

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Market leading rates of pay

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TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are an Art Teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity, develop students' artistic abilities and join a secondary school with the potential for a longer-term position, then click

APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

Email

michelle.kelly@teacheractive.com

Contact Number

0117 2232200

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.