Art Teacher

Academics Ltd; Pennington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive SEN school in the New Forest is seeking a full-time Art Teacher or Photography Teacher to deliver engaging lessons from Year 7 to GCSE for students with special educational needs. The role requires planning and classroom management skills, and ideally the candidate will have experience in an SEN setting. The contract begins November 10 and lasts a minimum of 6 weeks.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in an SEN setting is advantageous.
• Available for a minimum 6-week contract beginning 10 November.
• Ideally located in or near Lymington / New Forest for easy commuting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Art and Photography lessons from Year 7 to GCSE level for pupils with SEN.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate schemes of work and learning activities.
• Manage classrooms effectively, maintaining calm, supportive environments.
• Collaborate with support staff to provide 1:1 and small-group assistance.

Skills

Engaging lesson planning

Classroom management

Collaboration with support staff

Patience and nurturing attitude

Education

Specialist in Art and/or Photography

Job description

Overview

Art Teacher / Photography Teacher / Unqualified Art Teacher (full-time contract) sought for an SEN school in Lymington, on the outskirts of the New Forest. The school supports students with Asperger's Syndrome and other associated needs. Pupils range from 7 to 19 years old and the campus offers extensive grounds and facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool, an angling lake, and grass and hard-court areas. The school is located between Brockenhurst and Lymington with easy access to the New Forest and the seaside. The contract is for a minimum of 6 weeks, starting on 10 November.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging Art and Photography lessons from Year 7 up to GCSE level. Class sizes are small, with 1:1 and classroom support provided by additional staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Art and Photography lessons from Year 7 to GCSE level for pupils with SEN.
• Create engaging, age-appropriate schemes of work and learning activities.
• Manage classrooms effectively, maintaining calm, supportive environments.
• Collaborate with support staff to provide 1:1 and small-group assistance.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Specialist in Art and/or Photography; teaching experience in an SEN setting is advantageous.
• Patient, kind, firm, consistent, and nurturing; able to stay calm under pressure.
• Available for a minimum 6-week contract beginning 10 November.
• Ideally located in or near Lymington / New Forest for easy commuting.

Application

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV.