Art Teacher


Company:	Class Act Teaching Services
Salary:	£175 to £280 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG8 0PJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

Art Teacher

Full-Time or Part-Time Immediate Start Until December 2026

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a secondary school for a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join their team until December 2026.This is an excellent opportunity for an Art specialist looking for a short-term teaching role with no planning responsibilities, allowing you to focus on delivering engaging lessons and supporting students' creative development. The school offers a supportive and inclusive learning environment where staff are encouraged to inspire students and help them achieve their full potential. The leadership team is committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning while supporting staff wellbeing.

Duties as an Art Teacher:

Deliver engaging Art lessons across the secondary age range
Encourage creativity and artistic expression
Support students in developing practical and theoretical artistic skills
Monitor and assess student progress
Create a positive and productive classroom environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff

No planning requiredPPA time provided for markingFull-time or part-time opportunity

Working Hours

School Day: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Teaching periods: 45 minutes

Ideal Art Teacher:

Experience teaching Art is essential
Strong classroom management skills
Ability to inspire and engage students
Previous secondary school teaching experience
QTS or PGCE is not required
Passionate about art education and student achievement

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Art specialist seeking a flexible teaching role within a supportive secondary school environment until December 2026.

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £50 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!

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