Art & Design Specialist Teacher

Job Title:

Art & Design Specialist Teacher

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £150 – £220 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date:

Immediate

Contract Type:
Full-time | Part-time | Long-term & Day-to-day

Are you a creative and passionate Art & Design Specialist Teacher looking to inspire students and nurture artistic talent?

GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic Art & Design Specialist Teacher to work in secondary schools across Newcastle upon Tyne. We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Art & Design teacher to join our successful Art, Music, and Technology Faculty. You will teach Art & Design across Key Stages 3 and 4, including Fine Art, Art, Craft & Design, and Textiles, with access to your own classroom, well-equipped resources, and a supportive team of subject specialists.

As an Art & Design Specialist Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons across Key Stages, encouraging students to explore a range of artistic techniques and creative processes. You will play a key role in fostering a positive learning environment where students can express themselves and achieve strong academic and creative outcomes.

• Plan and deliver inspiring Art & Design lessons aligned with the curriculum
• Teach a range of artistic techniques, media, and creative practices
• Assess, monitor, and track student progress, providing constructive feedback
• Support students of varying abilities and encourage creative confidence
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Work collaboratively with departmental staff and wider school teams
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and school policies at all times

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification in Art & Design
• Experience teaching Art & Design at secondary level
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for creative education
• Confident classroom management and effective communication skills
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to different school settings
• A commitment to student achievement and wellbeing
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one with GSL Education

• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• Opportunities across a range of supportive schools
• Ongoing support from experienced and dedicated consultants

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Art & Design Specialist Teacher role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.