Art Teacher/Instructor

Blackburn with Darwen Council; Crosshill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities

Staff wellbeing and health benefits

Networking within trust

Cycle to work scheme

Medicash health plan

Job summary

Crosshill School, part of Oak Learning Partnership, is seeking an Art Teacher/Instructer to deliver an inclusive Art curriculum for students, including those with SEND. You will foster confidence, creativity, and self-expression through diverse techniques and adapt lessons to individual needs, celebrating progress for every pupil.

The role requires excellent classroom practice, strong subject knowledge, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with SEND is essential.
• Strong knowledge of art education and curriculum development.
• Commitment to inclusive education and positive relationships with students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive Art curriculum.
• Support individual learning needs and celebrate achievement at every stage.
• Create opportunities across drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, mixed media and digital art.

Skills

SEND experience

Inclusive education

Creativity

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Crosshill School
Salisbury Road
Darwen
BB3 1HZ

Job Title: Art Teacher/Instructor
Grade/Salary:Grade UQT 1-6, £23,732 to £36,494. MPS 1 to UPS 3, £34,069 to £52,835 ( + plus SEN allowance of £2,885, dependant on qualifications & experience)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours, Full Time
Closing Date: Tuesday, 24th November2026
Required from: Tuesday, 1st December 2027

Are you a creative and passionate Art Teacher or Instructor looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people with SEND?

At Crosshill School, we are seeking an inspiring professional to deliver an engaging and inclusive Art curriculum that enables every pupil to develop confidence, creativity and self-expression. You will create exciting opportunities for students to explore a wide range of artistic techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, textiles, mixed media and digital art, while supporting individual learning needs and celebrating achievement at every stage.

We are looking for someone with excellent classroom practice, strong subject knowledge and a commitment to inclusive education. Experience of working with pupils with SEND and a passion for developing positive relationships that help young people thrive are essential.

Join our dedicated team and help inspire the next generation of artists in a supportive, forward-thinking and nurturing school community.

Why Join Crosshill School

We are a diverse, happy community where students learn and develop in a nurturing and safe environment. We have a shared vision of “prepare and flourish” and we strive to ensure that all our students achieve their potential, regardless of their starting points. We are ambitious for all of our and are totally committed to overcoming any barriers to learning with which they may face. We re driven to ensure that our students develop into young adults who live settled, fulfilled and happy lives.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme
• ExcellentContinuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Trust's safer recruitment procedures. This requirement applies irrespective of any existing DBS certificate held through the DBS Update Service.

Oak Learning Partnership

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust.’

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands, or final warnings as well as convictions.