Tradewind Recruitment
Art Teacher & General Cover – Widnes – September 2026
Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting for an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a welcoming secondary school in Widnes from September 2026.
This is a full-time teaching position for at least one term, combining the teaching of Art with general classroom cover where required. It is an excellent opportunity for a flexible and adaptable teacher who enjoys working across a variety of subjects while maintaining a specialism in Art.
The school is known for its inclusive ethos, high aspirations and commitment to providing students with a broad and engaging curriculum. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent behaviour systems and a collaborative working environment where professional development is actively encouraged.
The successful Art Teacher will primarily teach Art across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, alongside delivering planned lessons across other curriculum areas during periods of general cover.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Have experience teaching Art within a UK secondary school
- Be confident teaching Art at KS3 and KS4
- Be comfortable delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects when required
- Demonstrate excellent classroom management and adaptability
- Be committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning
The role offers:
- September 2026 start
- Full-time position
- Minimum one-term assignment
- Daily pay from £168.80 to £232.56, depending on experience and teacher pay scale
- Weekly pay through Tradewind Recruitment
- Free CPD through The National College
- Dedicated support from an experienced Secondary Education Consultant
If you're an Art Teacher, Teacher of Art, or a Secondary Teacher looking for a varied teaching opportunity in Widnes, we'd love to hear from you.
Anthony Bailey
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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