Full job descriptionArt Teacher & General Cover - Widnes - September 2026Tradewind 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