Art Teacher

Art Teacher
- Wigan
- September 2026 Start
- Easter 2027

Choice Teachers are recruiting a full-time Art Teacher on behalf of a secondary school in Wigan. The position will start in September 2026 and is expected to continue on a long-term basis to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the role, including planning, delivering lessons, marking and assessing students' work. We are looking for a confident and creative Art Teacher who can engage students and maintain high standards of teaching and behaviour.

• A teaching qualification - PGCE with QTS or QTLS
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain a new one
• Two satisfactory professional references
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous experience teaching Art at secondary-school level

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Art lessons
• Mark and assess students' work, providing constructive feedback
• Monitor student progress and adapt lessons where required
• Use creative and interactive teaching methods to encourage participation
• Support students with additional needs, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs
• Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management
• Promote high expectations for achievement, behaviour and creativity
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures during practical activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and follow the school's assessment and reporting procedures

• Competitive rates of pay - all quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• Access to a well-established network of schools with which we have built strong relationships over several years
• Day-to-day and long-term placements to suit your needs
• A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Pension contributions, subject to a qualifying period
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), ensuring you receive the pay and