Art and DT Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent SEN school as an Art and DT Teacher, delivering innovative teaching while enjoying a 4-Day Working Week trial. The role offers a supportive environment focused on pupil wellbeing and professional development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Access to mental health support

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Deliver inclusive and innovative teaching in Art and DT.
• Ensure equality of opportunity and curriculum coverage.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all students.
• Plan and prepare long-term and medium-term plans.

Skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

Job Title: Art and DT Teacher

Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford TN27 0AX

Salary: Up to £45,000.00 depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

The Art and DT Teacher will deliver inclusive, responsive, and innovative teaching and learning within the curriculum areas of Art and DT. You will strive to produce outstanding/good teaching and learning at all times to ensure that all learners succeed, fulfilling the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in current policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all students in your classes, ensuring equality of opportunity;
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression in the subject for all students;
• Develop students’ literacy, numeracy, and IT skills through the subject;
• Plan and prepare long-term and medium-term plans;
• Create a purposeful learning environment;
• Teach according to individual educational needs, including setting and marking work.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent;
• A deep conviction that every pupil can achieve and reach their potential;
• The belief that all students deserve a life of choice and opportunity;
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, challenging environment.

About Us

Heath Farm is an independent SEN school offering a stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress. Our nurturing approach supports pupils with social, emotional, learning difficulties, and mental health issues, helping them achieve high standards and happiness.

Part of Outcomes First Group, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, we are committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. In 2024, we were recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, and we offer an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support.

Additional Information

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.