Art and Design Teacher

Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919

Students improve when they know how to improve.
That’s what your teaching provides.

As a Secondary Art & Design Teacher, you will guide students through developing skills, refining techniques, and building confidence in their work.

Key responsibilities
Teach Art & Design across KS3 and KS4
Develop drawing, painting, and creative techniques
Support GCSE coursework and portfolios
Provide structured feedback
Manage materials and classroom organisation
Maintain consistent expectations

The classroom environment
Lessons are structured but creative
Students understand expectations
Progress is visible over time
Behaviour is calm and focused

Skills and experience
Experience teaching Art or strong creative background
Ability to manage practical lessons
Organisation and planning
Clear communication

What success looks like
Students improve work step by step
Confidence in creative work increases
Lessons are productive and controlled

QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with creative or design experience

Supply Desk can offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Recommend a friend bonus scheme
• Out of hours on-call service
• Day to day or long-term assignments

Please contact Eliza on (phone number removed) for more information and Apply Below

Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.