Art & Design Teacher / Tutor (Alternative Provision)

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay package

CPD courses access

Lancashire support

Dedicated consultants

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is partnering with an Alternative Provision in Blackpool to recruit an Art & Design Teacher to support Key Stage 3 and 4 students with SEMH needs.

You will plan engaging, inclusive lessons for small groups, adapt the curriculum for SEBD learners, and work with the AP team to monitor progress while maintaining a safe, creative studio environment that fosters self-expression and resilience.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant degree in Fine Art, Art & Design or related subject with QTS/QTLS or proven experience as Unqualified Teacher/Vocational Instructor.
• Experience in Alternative Provision, SEN settings, or challenging classrooms is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS check (Update Service) preferred or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver inclusive Art and Design lessons for small groups.
• Adapt curriculum for SEBD/SEMH learners to support engagement.
• Foster a safe, structured studio environment and encourage self-expression.
• Track progress, manage behaviour with positive strategies, build rapport with vulnerable youths.
• Collaborate with AP team, SENCOs, and Tradewind consultants for holistic development.

Skills

Behaviour management

Emotional resilience

Patience

Empathy with students

Education

Degree in Fine Art / Art & Design

QTS / QTLS or relevant experience

Job description

Art & Design Teacher / Tutor (Alternative Provision)

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Agency Partner: Tradewind Recruitment

Position Type: Long-Term Temporary / Potential Permanent Transition

Pay Rate: £174.7 - £240.72 per day

Job Overview

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a progressive Alternative Provision (AP) setting in Blackpool to appoint a creative, resilient, and passionate Art Teacher. This role focuses on engaging Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who have become disengaged from mainstream education or require specialised Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support. You will use art, design, and practical creativity as a therapeutic and educational tool to help students build self-esteem, express themselves, and achieve meaningful qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver inclusive, dynamic Art and Design lessons tailored to small group sizes and individual learning needs.
• Adapt the curriculum to suit learners with diverse social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEBD).
• Foster a safe, structured, and inspiring studio environment that encourages positive risk-taking and self-expression.
• Track student progress, manage behaviour effectively using positive behaviour support strategies, and build strong rapport with vulnerable youths.
• Collaborate closely with the AP specialist support team, SENCOs, and Tradewind consultants to ensure holistic student development.

Candidate Requirements

Qualifications: Hold a relevant degree in Fine Art, Art & Design, or a related subject, alongside Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, or strong proven experience as an Unqualified Teacher / Vocational Instructor.

Experience: Previous experience working within an Alternative Provision, SEN school, or challenging classroom environments is highly desirable.

Skills: Exceptional behaviour management skills, emotional resilience, patience, and a natural ability to connect with hard-to-reach young people.

Compliance: Must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

• Top-rate pay packages paid directly through PAYE (no umbrella companies).
• Access to over 2,500 free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, webinars, and resources via The National College.
• Dedicated, supportive education consultants who specialise in Lancashire and Blackpool SEND/AP sectors.
• Flexible long-term and supply options tailored to your career goals.