Art Cover Teacher

£150 - £180 per day
Home Counties - Surrey
Long term
Start date: April 2026
Are you looking to take the next step in your teaching career? Are you passionate about Art and inspiring young people through creativity? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Horizon Teachers is seeking a talented and dedicated Art Cover Teacher to join a secondary school in Ashford, Surrey . This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher to make a real impact, delivering engaging Art lessons and supporting students’ progress within a thriving school environment.

About the school:
  • A high-achieving secondary school with a Good Ofsted rating.
  • A supportive and welcoming environment for both staff and students.
  • Excellent facilities, including well-resourced Art classrooms, and opportunities for professional development.
About you:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
  • Experience teaching Art at secondary level.
  • Strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage and inspire students.
  • A passion for creative education and supporting young people to reach their full potential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexible, proactive, and confident in adapting to different classes and year groups.
Key responsibilities:
  • Deliver engaging Art lessons in the absence of the regular class teacher, following the school’s curriculum and lesson plans.
  • Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
  • Support students in developing their artistic skills, creativity and confidence.
  • Adapt lessons where appropriate to meet the needs of different learners.
  • Mark and provide feedback on students’ work where required.
  • Step into different classes across the Art department as needed, ensuring continuity of learning and a positive classroom environment.
Why Horizon Teachers?
  • 4.9-star Google rating – one of the highest-rated education agencies in London.
  • A specialist team with many years of experience in the education sector.
  • Up to £300 in vouchers of your choice with our referral scheme.



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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.