Art Teacher in Stockport

Location: Stockport
Start Date: ASAP
Role: Mainly day-to-day supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities
Pay: £140–£190 per day, depending on experience

Cover People are currently recruiting Art Teachers to work across secondary schools in Stockport, providing flexible teaching opportunities for creative and enthusiastic practitioners.

The majority of bookings will be day-to-day cover, making this a great opportunity for teachers looking for flexibility and variety in their working week. There may also be opportunities for short-term and longer-term placements as school requirements arise.

The school provides a broad secondary curriculum and encourages pupils to explore their creativity, develop practical skills and express their ideas through different artistic techniques. There is an emphasis on experimentation, independent thinking and developing an appreciation of art, craft and design. Pupils are encouraged to build confidence through creative projects and explore a variety of materials and approaches.

You will deliver engaging Art lessons and support pupils in developing their creative abilities, practical skills and understanding of different artistic techniques.

Depending on the booking, your responsibilities may include:

• Teaching Art across KS3 and KS4.

• Delivering lessons in drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed media.

• Supporting pupils with both 2D and 3D creative projects.

• Following existing lesson plans and departmental schemes of work.

• Encouraging experimentation, creativity and independent thinking.

• Demonstrating different artistic techniques and practical processes.

• Supporting pupils with coursework and portfolio development where required.

• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Adapting activities to suit different abilities and learning needs.

• Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback.

• Ensuring a safe and organised working environment, particularly during practical activities.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Art Teacher who can engage pupils and bring creativity into the classroom.

You should have:

• QTS or an appropriate recognised teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching Art at secondary level.

• Strong subject knowledge across Art and Design.

• Confidence teaching across KS3 and KS4.

• Experience with a range of artistic materials and techniques.

• Effective classroom and behaviour-management skills.

• The ability to deliver engaging lessons using existing planning.

• A flexible, reliable and professional approach.

Both Early Career Teachers and experienced Art Teachers are encouraged to apply.

• Primarily day-to-day supply bookings.

• Occasional short-term and longer-term teaching opportunities.

• Secondary schools across Stockport.

• £140–£190 per day, depending on experience.

• Flexible work to suit your availability.

• Opportunity to gain experience across different school environments.

• Dedicated support from your Cover People consultant.

If you're an Art Teacher looking for flexible day-to-day supply work across Stockport, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.

All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.

Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.