Art Teacher

Caretech; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education establishment in Tees Valley seeks an inspiring Art Teacher to lead Art classes and teach additional subjects for students aged 11-17 with SEMH needs. The role involves creating a nurturing, trauma-informed learning environment, supporting young people to re-engage and succeed. Candidates should have a recognised qualification in Art and understanding of effective teaching practices. Join a supportive team focused on staff wellbeing and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Supportive leadership and mentoring

Ongoing training and career progression

Focus on staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Recognised subject-specific qualification in Art required.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Art classes and teach additional subjects as needed.
• Create a nurturing environment for students aged 11-17.
• Support students with SEMH needs to re-engage and succeed.

Skills

Art knowledge

Understanding of SEN and SEMH

Effective teaching practices

Additional subject knowledge (Science or Maths)

Education

Recognised subject-specific qualification

Job description

Art Teacher / Vocational Subjects (Other subjects considered)

Hartlepool, Durham | Full time, Term time

Up to £35,000

Make a real difference through creativity.

Cambian Hartlepool School is looking for an inspiring Art Teacher to lead Art across the school and contribute teaching any other subjects. You will teach small classes in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment, helping young people aged 11–17 with SEMH needs to re-engage, grow and succeed.

Who we are

Cambian Hartlepool School is an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 18 students, aged 11-17 years.

Hartlepool School and vocational centre exists in order to provide academic and learning opportunities for students who have previously struggled in mainstream schools. Students placed here will normally have recognised social, emotional and behavioural attributes (SEMH). The School provides a nurturing environment that is set up to meet the individual needs of these students.

Person Specification

• Recognised subject-specific qualification.
• Knowledge of Art and/or additional subject (Science or Maths advantageous).
• Understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of SEN and SEMH needs.
• Driving licence (where minibus driving is required).

Why Cambian?

• Small class sizes and strong relationships
• Supportive leadership and mentoring
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Focus on staff wellbeing
• Part of one of the UK’s largest care providers

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.