Art Teacher (Maternity Cover) Location: Reddish, Stockport Agency: Teaching Personnel School: Ofsted Good Secondary School with an Excellent Reputation Position: Full-Time, January Start (Maternity Cover) Salary: In line with PayScale Role Overview: Teaching Personnel is seeking a passionate and skilled Art Teacher for a full-time maternity cover position at a highly regarded secondary school in Reddish, Stockport. This role, commencing in January, offers a valuable opportunity to inspire students and contribute to a vibrant school community known for its dedication to both academic excellence and creative growth. Key Responsibilities: Curriculum Delivery: Teach Art across Key Stages 3 and 4, covering a variety of artistic mediums including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital art. Implement lessons that encourage creative exploration while meeting national curriculum standards. Lesson Planning: Develop diverse and engaging lesson plans that inspire creativity and critical thinking. Tailor lessons to accommodate different learning styles, with a strong focus on technique, expression, and experimentation. Practical Skills Development: Guide students in mastering fundamental art skills, exploring new media, and understanding the principles of design. Support students in developing both technical skills and personal artistic expression. Assessment and Feedback: Conduct assessments through projects, portfolios, and written evaluations. Provide constructive feedback that encourages student growth and artistic confidence. Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment conducive to focused and creative work. Extra-Curricular Activities: Encourage students to engage in extra-curricular art projects or clubs, participate in exhibitions, or contribute to school-wide artistic events. Exam Preparation: Support Key Stage 4 students in preparing for their Art and Design GCSEs, guiding them through the coursework and portfolio requirements with emphasis on project development and presentation. Collaboration: Work closely with other teachers in the Art department and the wider school community, participating in team planning and sharing resources to enhance the curriculum. Parent Communication: Regularly update parents on student progress and offer support on ways to nurture their child’s artistic development at home. Ideal Candidate: Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a relevant degree in Art, Art Education, or a related discipline. Experience: Experience teaching art at the secondary level, with a strong grasp of the Key Stage 3 and 4 Art curriculum and assessment criteria. Skills: Proficiency in various artistic mediums, strong classroom management abilities, and the capability to inspire creativity in students of diverse backgrounds. Passion for Art Education: A commitment to fostering artistic growth and a love for the visual arts, along with the patience to support students’ individual creative journeys. Why Apply? Supportive Environment: Join a welcoming school with an excellent reputation and a dedicated team committed to professional development. Professional Opportunity: Gain experience in a full-time maternity cover role, with the potential for future teaching opportunities. Impactful Role: Inspire and nurture young artists, helping them develop their skills, confidence, and appreciation for art. If you are a dedicated Art Teacher ready to start a rewarding position this January, apply today through Teaching Personnel 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.