Art Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; St Helens; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. seeks a creative Art Teacher for a brand-new SEMH school in St Helens. You will plan and deliver engaging Art lessons, tailored to each pupil's needs and emotional wellbeing.

You will foster a calm, nurturing classroom environment, build trusting relationships, and work with colleagues to support pupils' confidence, creativity and academic progress in a secondary setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Art at secondary level.
• Empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Understanding of SEMH contexts and needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Encourage creativity, self-expression and confidence through practical activities.
• Create a calm, supportive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote pupils' emotional wellbeing and academic progress.

Skills

QTS

Art teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Art Teacher - New SEMH School St Helens

Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with an exciting new specialist SEMH school in St Helens to recruit a creative, compassionate and nurturing Art Teacher.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a new school supporting young people who experience social, emotional and mental health needs, particularly those who struggle with anxiety, low confidence and accessing mainstream education.

We are looking for a teacher who understands the importance of creativity as a tool for self-expression, confidence-building and emotional wellbeing. Someone who can inspire pupils, build trusting relationships and create a safe, welcoming environment where young people feel comfortable exploring their interests and developing new skills.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Encourage creativity, self-expression and confidence through practical activities.
• Create a calm, supportive and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may experience anxiety and low self-esteem.
• Adapt teaching approaches to ensure every pupil feels included and supported.
• Encourage pupils to explore different artistic techniques, materials and creative processes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote pupils' emotional wellbeing and academic progress.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Art, ideally within secondary education.
• An naturally patient, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• An understanding of how anxiety and emotional wellbeing can impact learning.
• Passionate about using creativity to engage young people and help them overcome barriers to education.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to become part of a brand-new specialist school.
• Chance to help shape a positive and supportive learning environment from the beginning.
• A rewarding role where building confidence and relationships is just as important as academic progress.
• Long-term opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.