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.

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• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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• Have experience teaching Art within a UK secondary school
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• Be confident teaching Art at KS3 and KS4
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• Be comfortable delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects when required
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• Demonstrate excellent classroom management and adaptability
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• Be committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning
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• September 2026 start
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• Full-time position
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• Minimum one-term assignment
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• Daily pay from £168.80 to £232.56, depending on experience and teacher pay scale
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• Weekly pay through Tradewind Recruitment
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• Free CPD through The National College
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• Dedicated support from an experienced Secondary Education Consultant
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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