Art Teacher - Secondary School January 2026 Start Location: Frome, Somerset Contract: Full-time, Temporary (1 Term) Salary: MPS/UPS (Dependent on Experience)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join a vibrant secondary school in Frome, part of a respected and forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust. This one-term role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about inspiring creativity and expression in young people.
Why Join This MAT?
- Be part of a collaborative network of schools with shared values and high expectations
- Access to high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
- Located in the artistic and community-driven town of Frome, with excellent transport links across Somerset and the South West
About the Role You'll be joining a dedicated Art department that encourages creativity, experimentation, and independent thinking. The school promotes a broad and inclusive curriculum, with excellent facilities to support both traditional and contemporary art practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Art across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Plan and deliver engaging, imaginative lessons that inspire creativity
- Support students in developing technical skills and personal expression
- Contribute to curriculum planning and departmental development
- Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and academic progress
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and visually stimulating learning environment
What We're Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Strong subject knowledge in Art and Design
- Experience teaching Art up to GCSE level
- Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
- A passion for the arts and student development
- A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
Why Work with Monarch Education?
Monarch Education is a trusted recruitment partner in the education sector. We offer:
- Access to a wide range of teaching opportunities
- Dedicated support from experienced consultants
- Competitive pay rates
- Opportunities for professional development
Monarch Education are proud to be a leading recruitment specialist in the Education industry. We are passionate about our people and the services we provide to our candidates. Working with Monarch Education will give you access too:
- Flexible working opportunities
- Affinity Academy - continuous learning and development!
- A Refer a Friend Scheme giving you a bonus of up to 200
- Exclusive vacancies within local Schools and Multi Academy Trusts
- Competitive daily rates
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Monarch Education are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcomes applications regardless of sex, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief pregnancy and maternity or disability as well as adhering to strict Safeguarding procedures.
Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.