Art Teacher/Instructor

Outcomes First Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A special needs school in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a dynamic Art Teacher to inspire and motivate pupils. You will deliver engaging lessons, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes personal development. Join a supportive team with a focus on wellbeing and creative teaching methods.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Health Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Passionate teacher with excellent communication skills.
• Relevant teaching qualification and strong written English skills.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and inspire pupils, developing essential skills.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Education

Teaching Qualification

Grade C in Maths

Grade C in English

Job description

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join!

Job title: Art Teacher

Salary: Up to GBP36,925 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for an Art Teacher to join our team at Glebedale School in Stoke-on-Trent.

About the role

Through your knowledge and passion, you will have a real impact on the lives of pupils and young people. Taking responsibility for their learning, you will motivate, inspire, and help them develop essential skills for their future.

As a dynamic and motivated Art teacher, you will respond to the needs of each individual, helping them flourish and thrive. Your work will be challenging and rewarding, working with individual and small groups of pupils in a school that maintains a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.

You will plan and deliver engaging lessons, developing innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Working with us allows you to work creatively, utilizing extensive resources and support.

• You will be a passionate teacher and a great communicator, comfortable engaging with pupils and contributing to the school's vision.
• Our schools are unique environments with their own atmospheres, opportunities, and resources. Teachers enjoy becoming part of their school's 'family', exploring the environment, and getting to know our pupils.
• You will build caring relationships and liaise with colleagues and professionals from other educational backgrounds.
• You should have excellent written English skills and a passion for collaborative work within our multidisciplinary team.
• Grade C or above in Maths and English, along with a relevant teaching qualification.

About Us

Glebedale School is a special needs school for pupils aged 7 and upwards, providing a nurturing environment focused on therapy, education, and personal development. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in December 2022, we serve pupils from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, and Cheshire.

Part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, we offer a variety of developmental opportunities and are recognized as a 'Great Place to Work'.

Why join Acorn Education?

Benefits include:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• 'Your Wellbeing Matters' mental health and physical health support

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced parental leave and fertility support

We are dedicated to safeguarding pupils and young people; all applicants will undergo social media checks and DBS clearance.

You will work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, with the 4-Day Working Week being subject to successful probation and not a contractual benefit.