Art Teacher

TieTalent; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Art Teacher for Jubilee School in Waterlooville. You will secure high-quality teaching and improve learning standards. The role offers up to £40,000 annually and promotes a 4-Day Working Week for better work-life balance. Join a close-knit team dedicated to making a positive impact on students with complex needs.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Secure high quality teaching and improve standards of learning.
• Teach subjects to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.
• Establish short, medium and long-term plans for development.

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 #teamOFG.

Overview

Role: Art Teacher

Location: Jubilee School, Waterlooville PO7 7RE

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Start: January 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Art Teacher to join our close-knit team at Jubilee School, part of Acorn Education.

Responsibilities

• Secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher.
• Teach a range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.
• Undertake other identified areas of responsibility in consultation with the Headteacher to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.
• Work with the Headteacher and staff to ensure that Individual Education Plans are used to set subject-specific targets and match work to pupils’ needs.
• Establish short, medium and long-term plans for the development and resourcing of all subjects taught, contributing to whole-school aims, policies and practices including behaviour, discipline, bullying and racial harassment; basing plans on a range of evidence including pupil attainment; and ensuring action, time, skills and success criteria are clear.

Knowledge and Understanding

• Knowledge and understanding of the school’s aims, priorities, targets, curriculum policies and action plans.
• Knowledge of statutory curriculum requirements, assessment, recording and reporting of pupil attainment and progress.
• Understanding of high-quality teaching strategies and how to sustain high standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all pupils.
• Management knowledge including employment law, equal opportunities legislation, personnel, external relations, finance and change.
• Understanding the implications of the code of practice for special educational needs in teaching and learning.

Planning and Target Setting

• Set appropriate and achievable expectations and targets for pupils, in relation to standards of achievement and teaching.
• Collaborate with the Headteacher and staff to use Individual Education Plans to set subject-specific targets and match work to pupils’ needs.
• Establish short, medium and long-term plans for development and resourcing of all subjects; ensure these plans contribute to school aims and are based on evidence; identify realistic targets and criteria for success; ensure involvement and understanding across staff.

Qualifications

• UK QTS or equivalent.

About Us

Jubilee School is an independent special school for pupils with complex needs, including social, emotional and mental health needs. Some pupils have additional SEND. Jubilee School is linked with four residential accommodations and is located in Waterlooville, just outside of Portsmouth. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Us

We place the outcomes of pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake each day knowing your role has a meaningful positive impact. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Benefits

• Your health and wellbeing are important to us, with a comprehensive reward package including Life Assurance and Pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to mental health support and physical health checks.
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, with a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits and discounts.
• Cycle to Work Schemes, Electric Car Purchase Scheme, and Critical illness cover.
• Family Growth Support – enhanced maternity/paternity leave and 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 fair, thorough and efficient recruitment, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements, which may affect timescales. #1