Art & Design Teacher

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

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in Stafford is seeking an Art & Design Teacher to deliver imaginative lessons that encourage creativity and self-expression. The role offers a competitive salary of £39,000 - £42,000 per annum for 37.5 hours per week with a 4-Day Working Week trial. The ideal candidate will have QTLS or QTS, experience in teaching Art & Design, and a passion for inclusive education. Join us and make a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Mental health support services

Health checks

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Paid fertility treatment support

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).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and imaginative Art & Design lessons.
• Encourage self-expression while developing pupils' skills.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Maintain accurate records of progress and achievement.
• Support pupils in preparing for accredited qualifications.
• Collaborate with the wider teaching team for enrichment.

Job description

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.

Job Title

Art & Design Teacher

Location

Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY

Salary

£39,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)

Hours

37.5 hours per week – Monday 8am to 4pm, Tuesday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Contract

Permanent Term Time Only

Start

November 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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.

• 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.

• 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)

If you’re ready to inspire the next generation of artists and designers while helping young people rediscover a love of learning, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Glebedale School is a special needs school which provides provision for ages 7 years and upwards. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, and our curriculum has a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development. Our school aims to help pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens.

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”.

Why Join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

Through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose a package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s 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. While 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.