Art and Design Teacher

Position: Art andamp; Design Teacher (with Specialism in Graphics or Photography)
Location: Dorset (commutable from Dorchester)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long-Term (Full Academic Year, Fixed-Term Opportunity)
Pay: andpound;160 andndash; andpound;238 per day (Dependent on Experience)
Schedule: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered for the Right Candidate)
Contract: School Seeking to Offer Fixed-Term Contract for Full Academic Year

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a talented Art andamp; Design Teacher alongside a specialism in Graphics or Photography to join a forward-thinking secondary academy in Dorset, starting September 2025. This full-time position is being offered on a long-term basis, with the school looking to commit to a fixed-term contract for the full academic year. The role will be teaching Art and Design mainly in KS3 with some focus on KS4 with the opportunity to teach Photography or Graphics on the timetable too.

Whether youandrsquo;re an experienced teacher or an enthusiastic ECT, this is your chance to inspire the next generation of visual creatives in a school that values innovation, artistic expression, and student-led learning.

About the School

Located within easy reach of Dorchester, this secondary academy serves students aged 11andndash;16 and is known for its focus on creativity, student well-being, and high standards. The school has excellent facilities including a well-equipped Art andamp; Design suite, with dedicated resources for digital media, graphics, and photography.

Staff benefit from a collaborative working culture, regular CPD, and clear pathways for progression. The leadership team is committed to nurturing both student and staff potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art andamp; Design lessons with a focus an added focusandnbsp;Graphics or Photography at Key Stages 3 and 4
• Inspire creativity through a diverse curriculum incorporating both traditional and digital techniques
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback
• Contribute to curriculum planning and the development of the Art Department
• Support or lead extracurricular opportunities such as art clubs, exhibitions, or creative projects
• Participate in whole-school activities and events
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• A degree in Art andamp; Design or a related fieldandnbsp;
• Experience teaching Art andamp; Design at Key Stage 3 and/or 4
• Strong subject knowledge and passion for creative education
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Willingness to engage in wider school life and contribute to the creative faculty
• Open to both ECTs and experienced teachers
• Competitive daily pay (andpound;160andndash;andpound;238 depending on experience)
• Long-term position with a fixed-term contract for the full academic year
• Supportive and collaborative department
• Access to modern facilities and specialist equipment