Art Teacher

The Witherslack Group; Loose; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

School holidays

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Wellbeing resources

Medical cover

Excellent facilities

Job summary

The Witherslack Group is seeking an Art Teacher to join our dedicated team in Maidstone, Kent. The successful candidate will teach across Design & Technology subjects, including Art, and contribute to a supportive learning environment for students with SEND.

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have prior teaching experience. You’ll join a well-resourced school with strong support from therapists, teaching assistants and in-house specialists, and you’ll benefit from excellent

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have previous teaching experience.
• Ability to teach across Design & Technology and Art subjects.

Responsibilities

• Teach across a range of subjects within the Design and Technology curriculum, including Food Technology, Design & Technology and Art.
• Support students with SEND and contribute to an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Art

Teaching experience

Job description

Art Teacher

2026-09-22T00:00:00

Location: Maidstone, Kent, GB, ME15 6

Application Deadline: 2026-10-22T02:00:07.163

Salary: Up to £57,213 + excellent benefits

Please note: The successful candidate will be expected to teach across a range of subjects within the Design and Technology curriculum, including Food Technology, Design & Technology and Art.

Our Philosophy

Those Huge Small Victories

Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There's lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Get out what you put in

You'll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you're really proud of. It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it.

As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you'll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

One of the best environments in SEND

Hilden Park school is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school, catering primarily for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s and Speech, Language and Communication needs. The school provides education for up to 72 children aged 8 to 16. This new exciting opportunity serving Tonbridge and the wider communities; you can be at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

What we do for you

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays
• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Medical cover: so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities - check out our schools

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Art Teacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Your 'can do' attitude
• a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
• Your genuine passion for Art and the impact your subject can have on young lives
• The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class
• Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
• You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status

Interested in joining us?

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.