Art Teacher - SEN setting

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Totton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position through Teaching<br

Term-time only working

Salary paid to scale

Full-time preferred / 4 days per week

Specialist SEN/SEMH setting

Support from Teaching Personnel

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are working with a specialist SEN/SEMH school to recruit an Art Teacher for Totton, Dibden, Fawley and Ower. The role is permanent, with term-time only options and full-time preferred; 4 days per week may be considered.

You will plan and deliver Art lessons, adapt for diverse needs, foster creativity and build positive relationships in a calm classroom. Experience with SEN/SEMH is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Art in an SEN setting.
• Ability to adapt lessons for mixed ages and abilities.
• Commitment to creativity and student engagement.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable.
• Experience with SEMH is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons to students across ages.
• Develop students' creativity and confidence through practical activities.
• Adapt lessons and resources to meet diverse learning needs.
• Encourage exploration of different techniques and materials.
• Build positive relationships and provide a calm learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Contribute to a positive and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Art teaching

Differentiation

Adaptability

SEN/SEMH experience

Classroom management

Job description

Art Teacher – SEN/SEMH School

Location: Totton, Dibden, Fawley & Ower

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time preferred; 4 days per week may be considered

Salary: Paid to scale

Term: Term-time only

Recruitment: Teaching Personnel

Are you a passionate and creative Art Teacher looking for a rewarding permanent opportunity within a specialist SEN/SEMH setting?

Teaching Personnel are working with a specialist school that supports children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, with four sites across Totton, Dibden, Fawley and Ower, all within easy reach of Southampton.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic teacher who can inspire students through Art, encouraging creativity, self-expression and confidence while making learning accessible and engaging for all.

The Role

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons to students across an age range that will be discussed at interview.
• Develop students' creativity, artistic skills and confidence through a variety of practical and creative activities.
• Adapt lessons, resources and teaching approaches to meet a wide range of individual learning needs.
• Encourage students to explore different artistic techniques, materials and forms of creative expression.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students and provide a calm, consistent learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive and creative school environment.

About You

We would love to hear from teachers who:

• Have experience teaching Art.
• Are confident teaching students of different ages and abilities.
• Have a passion for creativity and can inspire students through engaging practical lessons.
• Have experience working with, or a strong interest in supporting, students with SEN and/or SEMH needs.
• Are patient, resilient, adaptable and committed to helping young people succeed.
• Can create engaging lessons while adapting their approach to individual students.
• Can use creativity to engage learners and encourage positive participation.

Experience within an SEN or SEMH setting is desirable but not essential. Teachers from mainstream backgrounds who are keen to develop their specialist practice are encouraged to apply.

The School Sites

The school operates across four sites in Totton, Dibden, Fawley and Ower. Your eventual placement will be discussed and decided following the interview process, so if you are conveniently located for one of these areas, this could be an excellent opportunity.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position through Teaching Personnel.
• Term-time only working.
• Salary paid to scale, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time position preferred, although 4 days per week may be considered for the right candidate.
• The opportunity to work in a specialist setting and make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• Support from Teaching Personnel throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

If you are an enthusiastic Art Teacher looking for a role where you can use creativity to inspire, engage and make a real difference to young people's lives, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education” this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.