Long-Term Role | September - Christmas | Secondary School

Art Teacher - Bolton
Start Date: September 2026
Duration: September to Christmas 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Salary: £175-£240 per day, dependent on experience

Are you an Art Teacher who wants to inspire young people to be creative, ambitious and confident in their own ideas?

Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a welcoming secondary school in Bolton who are looking for a passionate Art Teacher to join their team from September.

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity running through to Christmas, with the potential for the successful candidate to make a real impact within a well-established Creative Arts department.

About the school

Our partner school is a mixed 11-16 secondary school with a strong community ethos and approximately 1,100 students.

The school has a particularly enthusiastic approach to the creative curriculum and believes that Art should be accessible to every student, regardless of their starting point. The Art department has recently introduced a number of new projects designed to encourage students to experiment with different media and develop their own artistic identity.

The school has dedicated Art studios, a photography area and a small exhibition space where students' work is regularly displayed. The department works closely with Music, Drama and Design Technology to provide students with opportunities to showcase their creativity across the school.

The leadership team are described as supportive and approachable, with a strong focus on staff development and maintaining a positive school culture.

The role

The successful Art Teacher will teach across KS3 and KS4, delivering engaging and creative lessons that encourage students to experiment, take risks and develop their technical ability.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering high-quality Art lessons.

• Teaching students across a range of abilities.

• Developing students' drawing, painting and creative skills.

• Encouraging experimentation with different materials and techniques.

• Preparing students for GCSE Art where appropriate.

• Assessing and monitoring student progress.

• Creating an engaging and positive classroom environment.

• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement.

• Contributing to the wider creative life of the school.

The school is open to applications from experienced Art Teachers as well as ECTs with a strong passion for Art and a desire to develop their teaching career.

Why Tradewind?

Tradewind Recruitment offer:

• Competitive daily rates.

• Weekly PAYE pay.

• A dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

• Access to thousands of CPD courses through The National College.

• Support with interviews and lesson preparation.

• Access to long-term, permanent and daily supply opportunities.

• A strong network of secondary schools across Bolton and Greater Manchester.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for an Art Teacher who:

• Has QTS or equivalent.

• Has experience teaching Art within a secondary school.

• Has strong subject knowledge.

• Can inspire students and develop their creativity.

• Has excellent classroom management skills.

• Is enthusiastic, reliable and committed to helping students achieve their potential.

If you're an Art Teacher looking for a long-term opportunity in Bolton from September, this could be the perfect role for you.

Apply today with Tradewind Recruitment or contact our Manchester Secondary Team for more information.