Experienced Art Teacher, Liverpool

  • Location: Liverpool
  • Duration: Long term placement
  • Salary: £31650
  • Start date: 05/01/2026
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Secondary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

New Directions Education are currently recruiting for an experienced Art Teacher to join a thriving and well-established mainstream secondary school in Liverpool. This is a full-time, long-term role starting in January 2026, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The School:

• A popular and oversubscribed 11–16 secondary school located in Liverpool, widely recognised for its vibrant creative arts provision and consistently strong academic outcomes.
• Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, with inspectors highlighting the school’s ambitious curriculum, excellent behaviour standards, and a nurturing ethos that enables students to flourish.
• Proud of its specialist art facilities, including purpose-built studios, a dedicated textiles room, kiln access, and regular involvement in local arts partnerships, exhibitions, and community projects.

The Role:

• A full-time teaching position delivering Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, including GCSE coursework support, assessment, and exam preparation.
• Plan and deliver imaginative, inspiring lessons across a range of artistic disciplines such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, and digital art.
• Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and strong technical skill development while maintaining high expectations for student progress and engagement.

The Ideal Teacher:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have recent and relevant experience teaching Art & Design at secondary level, including GCSE.
• Be able to provide a school-based reference from within the last five years.
• Be willing to complete a DBS check and join the Update Service if not already registered.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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