Trainee Art & DT Teacher

About You

You may be a recent graduate, creative practitioner or aspiring teacher with a passion for Art, Design and education. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a motivated aspiring Art & Design Technology teacher / graduate trainee
• Has a degree or strong background in Art, Design, DT or a related creative subject
• Is confident teaching Art up to KS5 and DT up to KS3, or keen to develop this
• Is enthusiastic, reflective and eager to grow as a classroom practitioner
• Is committed to high standards, teamwork and whole-school values
• Can build positive relationships and inspire creativity and ambition in young people
• Is keen to develop their teaching practice through high-quality mentoring and training

This role follows Grad2Teach's fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:

• Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification while working in school
• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards
• Learn through guided practice, lesson observations, professional learning sessions and in-school experience

Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:

• Increased independent teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
• Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
• Ongoing mentoring, assessment and development to meet all Teachers' Standards

This structured pathway ensures you develop the confidence, expertise and accreditation needed to begin your career as a fully qualified Art and Design Technology teacher.

This salaried trainee role is based in:

Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

The location offers a welcoming community setting with good transport links across Essex and surrounding areas.

If you're ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching - while earning a salary and receiving outstanding training - we would love to hear from you.