DT Teacher of Art


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£172 to £240 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huddersfield, HD1 3SD
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

DT Teacher (Art Specialism) - HuddersfieldLong-Term Opportunities Available | Paid to Scale | Hays Education

Can you inspire creativity, imagination and confidence through Art and Design?The new academic year is already well underway, and we're starting to see a trend that kept us incredibly busy throughout last year...Long-term sickness and staff absence bookings are beginning to land.Last academic year, Hays Education worked with secondary schools across Huddersfield to fill a significant number of long-term teaching vacancies caused by sickness, maternity leave, resignations and ongoing recruitment challenges. Many of these positions required teachers at short notice and often continued for a full term or longer.With schools already experiencing staffing pressures again this year, we're looking to be on the front foot by registering and clearing talented DT Teachers with an Art specialism now, ensuring they're ready to start immediately when opportunities arise.

️ Why Register with Hays Now?The most sought-after long-term opportunities often come with little notice.Schools regularly contact us needing a teacher who can step straight into the classroom, and the candidates who are already registered, compliant and ready to go are always first in line.Whether you're:

An experienced Art Teacher

A DT Teacher with an Arts background

An Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Looking for a new long-term challenge

Returning to teaching after a career break

We would love to hear from you. The RoleYou'll be teaching Art and Design within a supportive secondary school environment, helping students develop their creativity, practical skills and artistic confidence.Schools are looking for teachers who can:

Deliver engaging and inspiring Art lessons

Encourage creativity and self-expression

Support students of all abilities

Manage behaviour effectively

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Contribute positively to the wider department and school community

What Hays Education Can Offer✅ Long-term teaching opportunities across Huddersfield✅ Paid to scale from day one✅ Potential routes into permanent positions✅ Exclusive access to schools working closely with Hays Education✅ Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement✅ Fast-track registration and compliance process✅ Opportunities to fit your career goals and availability

✔️ What We're Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching Art and Design within UK secondary schools

Strong subject knowledge and classroom practice

Excellent behaviour management skills

Passion for inspiring young people through creativity

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Right to work in the UK

Beat the RushLast year showed us just how quickly schools can need specialist teachers when unexpected absences occur.That's why we're proactively building our network of outstanding DT and Art Teachers now, ensuring you're registered, cleared and ready before the demand really takes off. Every student starts with a blank canvas. Could you be the teacher who helps them create something extraordinary?Apply today or contact Hays Education for a confidential conversation about upcoming long-term Art and DT teaching opportunities across Huddersfield and the surrounding areas. Register now. Get cleared. Be first in line when the next exciting long-term opportunity becomes available. ️✨

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