Art & Design Teacher

Outcomes First Group; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a talented Art & Design Teacher to foster creativity in students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The role involves designing engaging lessons and supporting students’ individual learning journeys. The school operates under a 4-Day Working Week policy, offering a better work-life balance while maintaining full-time pay. A salary range of £39,000 - £42,000 based on experience is offered. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

4-Day Working Week

Mental health support services

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) or Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Passion for inclusive, student-centered education required.
• Experience in SEN or alternative provisions desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver inspiring Art & Design lessons.
• Encourage self-expression and technical skill development.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with the teaching team for whole-school enrichment.

Skills

Creative teaching

Classroom management

Communication

Empathy

Education

QTLS or QTS

Experience teaching Art & Design

Job description

37.5 hours per week | Monday 8:00am-4:00pm | Tuesday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Art & Design Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative educator who is passionate about helping pupils express themselves, develop confidence, and achieve meaningful outcomes through the arts. Our school supports young people with additional social, emotional, and mental health needs. Many pupils thrive best through practical, creative, and hands‑on learning opportunities - making Art & Design a crucial part of their development and self‑expression.

About the Role

As our Art & Design Teacher, you'll deliver engaging, inclusive, and imaginative lessons that encourage pupils to explore their ideas, experiment with materials, and celebrate their individuality. You'll plan and deliver a curriculum that balances creative freedom with key skills development, helping each learner grow in confidence and ability.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver inspiring Art & Design lessons across a range of mediums
• Encourage self-expression while developing pupils' technical and creative skills
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs and abilities
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued
• Maintain accurate records of progress, assessment, and achievement
• Support pupils in preparing for accredited qualifications where appropriate
• Collaborate with the wider teaching team to contribute to whole‑school creativity and enrichment

Who We're Looking For

You're an innovative, passionate teacher with the vision and empathy to help every pupil succeed. You bring energy, patience, and positivity to your classroom – and you're ready to use art as a tool for connection, growth, and self-belief.

Qualifications

• QTLS or QTS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills / Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience teaching Art & Design
• A passion for inclusive, student-centred education
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Experience within a SEN or alternative provision (desirable but not essential)

About Us

Glebedale School is a special needs school which provides provision for ages 7 years and upwards. We provide education to 30 pupils from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas. At our last Ofsted in December 2022, we were rated Good. We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK's leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four? At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full‑time pay. Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Job Title: Art & Design Teacher, £39,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience. Our school aims to help pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens.

Benefits

Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions; Your Wellbeing Matters - access to a wide range of first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks; and a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: a wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits; 100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad; cycle to work schemes; electric car purchase scheme; critical illness cover; family growth support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.