Art Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent school as an Art Teacher, where you'll inspire students with complex needs through innovative teaching methods. Enjoy a supportive environment, competitive salary, and a commitment to your wellbeing with a 4-Day Working Week trial. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a real difference.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Passionate teacher with experience in special education.
• Ability to build relationships with pupils with complex needs.
• Experience in planning and delivering engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the Art curriculum to students.
• Monitor and assess student progress.
• Support students in achieving qualifications in Art.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Adaptability

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job Title: Art Teacher
• Location: Dibden Park School, Southampton SO45 5TD
• Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum depending on experience
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

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 Dibden Park School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

As a dynamic and motivated qualified teacher, you already have a passion for making a difference in the lives of pupils. In this role, you will have every opportunity to live up to this ambition, responding to the needs of individuals with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs, helping them flourish and thrive.

You will plan and deliver engaging learning daily, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Working as a Teacher with us is not your average teaching role. At Outcomes First Group, you can work creatively, utilizing extensive resources and expert support.

You will observe, monitor, and assess our students, ensuring their personal development and wellbeing are prioritized alongside academic achievement.

As an Art teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering the Art curriculum to timetabled groups and supporting students in achieving ability-appropriate qualifications in Art.

All candidates must have UK QTS and experience working with pupils with SEN. SEN or related qualifications are desirable.

Who we are looking for

You will be a passionate teacher and a great communicator, comfortable working with pupils with autism, learning difficulties, and complex needs, as well as contributing to the school's vision and direction.

Our schools offer unique environments with distinct atmospheres, opportunities, and resources. Our teachers enjoy becoming part of their school’s ‘family’, exploring the environment and building relationships with pupils and colleagues.

You will enjoy building caring relationships and liaising with professionals from various educational backgrounds.

Requirements

UK QTS or equivalent.

About Us

Dibden Park School is a new school in Southampton, catering to 60 students with social, emotional, mental health, and other complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a new staff team in a newly established independent special school.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education, part of Outcomes First Group, leading in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.

In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and physical health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers options such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.