Art and Design Teacher

Job description

Overview

Reference
SN-ARTT-WESTWYCOMBE

Salary
£32,916 - £51,048/annum

Job Location
United Kingdom -England -South East England -Buckinghamshire -West Wycombe

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
01 September 2026

Closing date
05 Oct 2026 22:59

Art and Design Teacher

Location: West Wycombe

Salary: MPS / UPS

Contract: Full-time

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

Are you a passionate and creative Art and Design Teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll inspire pupils to develop their creativity, artistic skills, confidence, and love of learning through engaging and inspiring art lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive Art lessons in line with the relevant curriculum.
• Teach pupils across a range of abilities and year groups, developing their knowledge and understanding of art and design.
• Introduce pupils to a variety of artistic techniques, materials, processes, and styles.
• Create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity, self-expression, and participation.
• Develop pupils' practical skills across drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, photography, and other creative areas where appropriate.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupils' progress, providing constructive feedback to support their development.
• Encourage pupils to explore their own ideas and develop confidence in their creative abilities.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, and respect within the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, parents, and the wider school community to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to displays, exhibitions, school events, and wider creative activities where required.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Art and Design and the relevant curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• A passion for creativity and inspiring pupils through engaging and inclusive teaching.
• The ability to plan and deliver imaginative and stimulating Art lessons.
• A commitment to raising attainment and supporting pupils of all abilities.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils' educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £150 collectively.

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Saba on 01494 840 527, or apply below.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, and must be willing to comply with all safeguarding requirements.