Art Teacher

Are you a passionate and creative Art Teacher looking for a new opportunity from September 2026?

Milk Education are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed Art Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Darlington on a long-term supply basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher to become part of a supportive school community, delivering engaging Art lessons and helping students develop their creativity, confidence and artistic skills.

The Role

As an Art Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons across the secondary age range. You will encourage students to explore different artistic techniques, develop their own ideas and build confidence in their creative abilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering engaging Art lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Teaching a range of artistic techniques, processes and mediums
• Supporting students to develop their creativity and artistic skills
• Preparing students for GCSE Art where appropriate
• Assessing and monitoring student progress
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and achievement
• Creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment
• Working collaboratively with the Art and wider school teams
• Contributing positively to the wider school community

About You

The successful candidate will be a qualified Art Teacher with experience teaching within a UK secondary school and a genuine passion for the subject.

You will ideally have:

• QTS or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Art within a secondary school
• Strong knowledge of the Art and Design curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to plan and deliver creative, engaging lessons
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to teaching
• A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Benefits: 

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available. 

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards. 

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule. 

• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths. 

• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives. 

• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy. 

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers. 

• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact. 

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one. 

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal. 

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment. 

Interested? Click ‘Apply Now’ or drop me a message — happy to chat through the details. 

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines. 

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