Art Teacher

The Education Network Birmingham; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham is recruiting an enthusiastic Art Teacher for a specialist Alternative Provision in Birmingham to teach small groups of secondary students with SEMH needs.

You will plan and deliver engaging, practical and creative lessons, adapting to individual learning needs and working closely with pastoral staff to monitor progress and support students’ development. This is a long-term supply role with supportive staff and competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• QTS or relevant teaching experience.
• Experience teaching Art at secondary level.
• Creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH or SEND advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Art to small groups of secondary-aged students with SEMH needs.
• Planning and delivering engaging, practical and creative lessons.
• Adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Supporting students with SEMH needs or challenging behaviours.
• Building positive relationships and encouraging engagement with learning.
• Promoting confidence, creativity and independence in students.
• Monitoring progress and contributing to individual learning plans.
• Working with pastoral staff and the wider school team.

Skills

QTS

Art instruction

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Art Teacher - Alternative Provision

Are you a passionate Art Teacher looking for a role where you can use creativity to re-engage young people who may have struggled in mainstream education?

The Education Network is working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision in Birmingham to recruit an enthusiastic QTS Art Teacher for a long-term supply position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and adaptable teacher to join a supportive school where relationships are at the heart of the education provided. You will be teaching small groups of students who may have experienced barriers to learning, helping them to rebuild confidence, develop practical skills and discover a genuine enjoyment of education.

The school provides a structured and supportive environment, with a strong focus on individual student needs. As an Art Teacher, you will have the opportunity to deliver engaging and practical lessons that allow students to express themselves, develop new skills and achieve success.

The Role

• Teaching Art to small groups of secondary-aged students with SEMH needs
• Planning and delivering engaging, practical and creative lessons
• Adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Supporting students who may have SEMH needs or challenging behaviours
• Building positive relationships and encouraging students to engage with learning
• Promoting confidence, creativity and independence
• Managing behaviour positively and consistently
• Monitoring student progress and contributing to individual learning plans
• Working closely with pastoral staff and the wider school team

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching Art at secondary level
• A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to engage students who may have become disengaged from mainstream education
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH or SEND would be advantageous

In Return You Will Receive

• A long-term supply position within a specialist Alternative Provision
• Small class sizes and excellent levels of support
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• The opportunity to develop your experience within Alternative Provision
• Competitive rates of pay depending on experience
• Dedicated support from The Education Network Birmingham throughout your placement

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short‑listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.