QTS DT & Art Teacher

South West/ permanent / £32,916 - 51,048 per year dependent upon experience

Design Technology & Art Teacher – January 2027

Location: Swindon / North Wiltshire
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £32,916 – £51,048 per annum (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent

TeacherActive are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Design Technology Teacher with the ability to teach Art for an exciting opportunity at a well-established secondary school in the Swindon / North Wiltshire area.

The school offers a supportive teaching environment, strong leadership and a genuine commitment to staff development. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher looking to join a welcoming and ambitious department from January 2027.

The Role

  • Deliver engaging Design Technology lessons across the secondary age range.

  • Teach Art alongside Design Technology.

  • Plan creative, practical lessons that inspire and challenge students.

  • Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour and pupil engagement.

  • Contribute positively to a collaborative and supportive department.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

  • Has experience teaching Design Technology in a secondary school.

  • Is confident delivering Art lessons.

  • Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management.

  • Is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to helping students succeed.

Why Work with TeacherActive?

  • Competitive rates of pay.

  • A dedicated consultant with extensive experience in education recruitment.

  • Support throughout the application and recruitment process.

  • Access to further teaching opportunities across Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath.

Interested?

If you're a qualified DT Teacher who can also teach Art and you're considering a move for January, I'd love to hear from you.

Contact David Dent at TeacherActive for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Call: 07746 353878
Email: david[email protected]

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the provision of satisfactory references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Agency and Employment Business.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.