Job Description

Art Teacher
Location: Stockton-on-Tees
Contract: Full-time
Key Stages: KS3-KS4
Start Date: After Easter 2026

A welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a creative, enthusiastic, and dedicated Art Teacher to join their team after the Easter break 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students across Key Stages 3 and 4, nurturing creativity, technical skill, and individual artistic expression within a supportive and forward-thinking department.

Role Responsibilities

  • Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Art lessons in line with the national curriculum

  • Teach across KS3 and KS4, covering a broad range of artistic techniques, media, and styles

  • Encourage creativity, experimentation, and independent thinking in the classroom

  • Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including those requiring additional support

  • Monitor pupil progress, assess coursework, and provide constructive feedback to support achievement

  • Prepare students for internal assessments and GCSE Art examinations where applicable

  • Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development, and the continued growth of the Art department

  • Support whole-school values and participate positively in the wider school community

Requirements

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

  • Experience teaching Art at KS3-KS4

  • Strong subject knowledge across a range of artistic disciplines and media

  • Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills

  • A passion for fostering creativity, confidence, and self-expression in young people

About Us

Tradewind Recruitment is a trusted leader in education recruitment with over 25 years of experience nationwide. As an award-winning agency recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Employers, we are committed to supporting our teachers and helping them thrive throughout their careers.

Apply Now

If you're ready to inspire creativity and artistic confidence in a supportive Stockton-on-Tees school after Easter 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact James Pullar on 0191 916 8853.