Art Teacher

Art Teacher – Blandford
Full-Time | Starting January 2026

A dynamic and supportive secondary school in Blandford is seeking a dedicated Art Teacher to join their team from January 2026. This full-time position is perfect for someone who is passionate about fostering creativity and helping students gain confidence in the visual arts.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, guiding students of all abilities as they experiment with techniques, explore new ideas, and develop their artistic skills.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).

• Confident classroom management and strong organisational skills.

• Ability to design stimulating, skill-focused lessons aligned with the curriculum.

• Solid subject knowledge with a commitment to high-quality teaching.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire and support students.

• Flexible and reflective approach, responsive to a range of abilities and creative styles.

What the school provides:

• A welcoming, collaborative department and wider staff community.

• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.

• Clear career progression pathways, with potential for permanent employment.

• Well-equipped Art studios and modern teaching spaces.

• A culture that values creativity, staff wellbeing, and teamwork.

This is a fantastic chance for an enthusiastic Art Teacher to make a real difference, nurture students’ creativity, and become part of a thriving school community.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.