Art Teacher -ASAP

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a passionate Art Teacher for a SEMH Pupil Referral Unit in Wembley. The ideal candidate will possess QTS/QTLS and have a strong passion for supporting vulnerable young people. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a supportive environment focused on creativity and personal growth. Competitive salary paid to scale, and professional development is provided.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive school team

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Experience with SEMH students is advantageous.
• Capable of engaging pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative Art curriculum.
• Differentiate lessons for diverse abilities and needs.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS)

Experience teaching Art in a secondary setting

Strong behaviour management skills

Creative and flexible approach to teaching

Nurturing attitude

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Art Teacher – SEMH PRU School – Wembley

Start: ASAP

Salary: Paid to Scale

The School

Philosophy Education is working in partnership with a specialist Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Wembley to recruit an inspiring Art Teacher to join their team.

This is a supportive and forward-thinking SEMH PRU that caters for pupils aged 11–16 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. The school provides a nurturing environment where creativity and personal growth are encouraged alongside academic achievement.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate Art Teacher who can engage and motivate pupils with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a creative Art curriculum that helps pupils build confidence, develop practical skills, and express themselves in a safe and supportive setting.

• Delivering engaging Art lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Inspiring creativity and resilience in learners with diverse needs
• Differentiating lessons to meet a range of abilities and emotional needs
• Working closely with a strong team of teachers, support staff and therapists
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and therapeutic learning environment

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or relevant teaching qualification
• Experience teaching Art in a secondary setting (PRU/SEMH experience is an advantage but not essential)
• A creative, flexible and resilient approach to teaching
• Strong behaviour management skills and a nurturing attitude
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people

Why Apply?

• Join a dedicated and supportive school team
• Make a real difference in the lives of pupils who need it most
• Ongoing professional development and support from both the school and Philosophy Education

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.