Art & Design / DT Teacher (Secondary)

Art & Design / DT Teacher (Secondary)

Location: Wirral/ Liverpool

Start: September

Are you a creative, skilled educator ready to take on the role of Art & Design / Design & Technology Teacher in secondary schools across the Wirral? Milk Education Liverpool is recruiting a passionate teacher who can inspire students through engaging practical and theory lessons—across specialisms such as Product Design, Graphics, Resistant Materials, Textiles, Food, and Art & Design.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Plan and deliver high‑quality lessons in Art & Design and/or DT aligned to the secondary curriculum.
• Facilitate practical workshop/studio activities, ensuring safe use of tools, materials, and equipment.
• Assess, track, and support student progress at KS3–KS4 (KS5 experience welcome).
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, promoting an inclusive and creative learning environment.
• Contribute to department resources, enrichment, and displays, showcasing student work.

This is a brilliant opportunity to secure consistent work in supportive Wirral and Liverpool schools, with pathways to long‑term for the right candidate.

Essential Requirements (Please read carefully)

To be considered for this role, relevant experience in UK secondary schools is essential.
We cannot progress applications without verifiable UK secondary experience.

You will also need:

• QTS/QTLS (or strong UK secondary cover experience as an Unqualified Teacher/Instructor).
• Proven experience delivering Art & Design and/or DT in UK secondary schools—this is essential.
• Strong behaviour management and safeguarding knowledge.
• Confidence with practical facilities (e.g., workshops/studios) and, where relevant, tools/kit.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of GCSE specifications and assessment.

Please note again: experience within UK secondary schools is essential for this role and will be reference‑checked.

Why Work with Milk Education Liverpool?

When you join Milk Education in this role, you’ll benefit from:

• Weekly pay 
• Dedicated local consultant support (Liverpool & Wirral schools)
• FREE CPD including behaviour management, safeguarding & subject‑specific upskilling
• A 5‑star rated agency that prioritises wellbeing, flexibility, and clear communication
• Access to long‑term roles, and trusted introductions to local departments

Desirable Specialisms

Experience in one or more of the following will strengthen your application for this role:

• Product Design / Graphics / Resistant Materials / Textiles / Food
• Art & Design (2D/3D, digital media, ceramics, photography)
• Workshop Health & Safety (e.g., using machinery safely; any additional certification welcomed)

How to Apply!

If you have the creativity, confidence, and essential experience in UK secondary schools, we’d love to speak with you about this role on the Wirral.

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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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