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.

• 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

• 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