Job Description

Art Teacher - Sherborne
Full-Time | January 2026 Start
A creative and forward-thinking secondary school in Sherborne is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join their team from January 2026. This full-time role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about nurturing artistic expression and building students' confidence in the visual arts.
The successful candidate will deliver imaginative and well-structured Art lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, encouraging students of all abilities to explore materials, develop new techniques, and grow as young artists.
Responsibilities and Essential Criteria:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS, QTLS, or equivalent).
• Strong organisational skills and confident classroom management.
• Ability to create engaging, skills-based lessons that align with curriculum expectations.
• Strong subject expertise and a commitment to high-quality teaching practice.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate and support learners.
• A flexible and reflective teaching style tailored to a variety of creative needs.

What the school offers:

• A friendly and supportive Art department and staff team.
• Access to ongoing CPD and opportunities for professional growth.
• Potential pathways to a permanent position.
• Modern, well-resourced Art studios and teaching facilities.
• A school culture that champions creativity, wellbeing, and collaboration.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a committed Art Teacher to inspire students, cultivate creativity, and become part of a vibrant and supportive 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