Job Description

Art Teacher - Gillingham
Full-Time | Starting January 2026
A creative and nurturing secondary school in Gillingham is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Art Teacher from January 2026. This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about encouraging artistic expression and developing students' confidence in the visual arts.
The successful applicant will deliver inspiring Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, supporting learners of all abilities as they experiment with different techniques, explore new ideas, and build their creative skill set.
Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).
• Strong behaviour management and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to plan engaging, skills-based lessons that meet curriculum requirements.
• Solid subject expertise and a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• Clear communication skills and an ability to connect with and motivate students.
• A reflective, adaptable approach that caters to diverse artistic abilities.

What the school offers:

• A friendly, supportive department and wider staff team.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your practice.
• Potential for career advancement and a permanent position.
• Well-resourced Art facilities and modern learning environments.
• A culture that values creativity, wellbeing, and collaborative working.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Art Teacher to inspire students, encourage creativity, and contribute to a vibrant school community.
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.
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.

Skills Required