Trainee Art & DT Teacher

Are you a creative graduate ready to inspire young people while you train to teach?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher – Art & Design Technology opportunity at a secondary school based in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. This salaried role allows you to begin your journey as a Phase One trainee, gaining hands-on classroom experience while studying for your Level 4 qualification, with a clear pathway to Phase Two, PGCE and QTS.

The school is a welcoming and high-performing secondary setting with a strong reputation for pastoral care, professional development and a positive learning culture. Staff benefit from:

• Modern facilities and well-resourced teaching spaces

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and manageable workload

• High-quality continuing professional development

• A thorough induction and ongoing support programme

As a Grad2Teach trainee, you will support teaching and learning in Art across Key Stages 3–5 and Design Technology up to Key Stage 3, working alongside experienced teachers to deliver an engaging and creative curriculum. You will help students develop technical skills, creativity and confidence, while contributing to the wider life of the department and school.

This role is ideal for a graduate who wants to earn while they train, contribute meaningfully from day one, and develop into an outstanding Art and DT teacher within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About You – Candidate Profile

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 straight away

• 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

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

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

Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training

• 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

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)

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.

Location & Application

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.