Trainee Art & Design Teacher
Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
Are you a creative graduate ready to inspire young people while training to become an Art teacher?
Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Teacher – Art based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. This is a Phase One salaried training position, where you will gain hands-on classroom experience while working towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear pathway to PGCE and QTS.
In this role, you will support teaching and learning across the Art department, helping deliver engaging and imaginative lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to develop towards Key Stage 5. You will work alongside experienced teachers to support students in developing their creativity, technical skills and confidence in artistic expression.
The school environment is supportive and focused on developing future teachers, offering:
- A collaborative and creative Art department
- Well-resourced classrooms and studio spaces
- Strong behaviour systems and positive classroom culture
- A focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
- Opportunities to gradually take on teaching responsibilities
This role is ideal for someone who wants to earn while they train, gain practical classroom experience, and develop into a confident and inspiring Art teacher.
About You – Candidate Profile
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual with a passion for Art and education.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an aspiring Art teacher / graduate trainee
- Have a degree in Art, Fine Art, Design or a related creative subject
- Have strong practical and/or digital art skills
- Be able to inspire creativity and engage students of all abilities
- Have strong communication and organisational skills
- Be reflective, adaptable and eager to learn
- Be committed to supporting student progress and creative development
Training & Progression with Grad2Teach
This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:
Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training
- Work in school supporting Art teaching and learning
- Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification
- Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
- Develop through observations, mentoring, practical experience and professional study
Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)
Subject to successful progression, you will move on to:
- Increased teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
- Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
- Ongoing mentoring and assessment to meet all Teachers’ Standards
This structured pathway provides a clear route into teaching, equipping you with the skills, confidence and qualifications to become a fully qualified Art Teacher.
Location & Application
This salaried trainee role is based in:
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
The area benefits from excellent transport links, including easy access to London and surrounding regions.
If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching — while earning and training — we would love to hear from you.