Job Description

ART 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 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