Art Teacher
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Art Teacher – Dorchester
Full-Time | Immediate Start
Bring your creativity, passion, and artistic energy to a vibrant secondary school in Dorchester! We’re searching for an enthusiastic Art Teacher who can inspire students to experiment boldly, think creatively, and develop real confidence in their artistic abilities. This is a fantastic full‑time opportunity for someone eager to make an immediate impact and help shape a thriving, imaginative learning environment.
In this role, you’ll deliver engaging and dynamic Art lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, encouraging students to explore a wide range of materials, techniques, and creative approaches. You’ll guide learners of all abilities as they refine their skills, express themselves, and grow as emerging young artists.
Key Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent)
- Strong classroom management and excellent organisational skills
- Ability to plan and deliver exciting, skills‑driven lessons
- Confident subject knowledge and a passion for high‑quality teaching
- Great communication skills and the ability to motivate and inspire
- A flexible, reflective mindset that supports a broad range of creative needs
What the School Offers
- A lively, supportive, and collaborative Art department
- Strong commitment to professional development and career growth
- Potential for the role to become permanent
- Modern, well‑equipped Art studios and inspiring creative spaces
- A school culture that celebrates imagination, wellbeing, and teamwork
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.
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