Location: Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS3 8RE, United Kingdom
Job Title: Art and Design Teacher
Contract: Maternity Cover, Full Time
Salary: M1-6/ UPR + well-being cash plan + pension scheme + additional Lift Schools benefits
Start Date: September 2026
Closing Date: 25 June 2026 12:00 noon
About the Role
The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher who delivers engaging, high-quality Art and Design lessons across all Key Stages. You will support a broad extracurricular programme and contribute to whole‑school initiatives that promote wellbeing and achievement.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality Art and Design lessons that motivate and challenge all learners.
- Assess, monitor, and support student progress.
- Promote positive behaviour, personal development and inclusive participation in lessons.
- Support the wider vision and values of Lift Unity City.
Qualifications and Experience
- Holds a degree in a relevant creative arts-based subject.
- Has experience working with young people within a school environment.
- Demonstrates excellent behaviour management skills.
- Is passionate about student development and wellbeing.
- Works effectively as part of a team and contributes to school life.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
- Attends interviews in person; online interviews are not supported.
Benefits
- Career development and training with statutory and developmental programmes.
- Comprehensive CPD including Early Career and NPQ offerings.
- Generous benefits – pension plan, healthcare, financial support.
- Lifestyle perks – discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
Disability Confidence
We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Workplace Flexibility
Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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