Art Teacher - Sybil Elgar School

The National Autistic Society; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a full-time Art Teacher at Sybil Elgar School to enhance learning for autistic students. The role includes delivering an innovative curriculum tailored to neurodiversity, providing a supportive teaching environment, and contributing to a dedicated team committed to impactful education.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Excellent induction and training program

Online staff discount scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Free access to Headspace App

Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the curriculum and its impact on pupils with autism.
• Experience with ASD/SEND.
• Ability to lead curriculum coordination across the school.

Responsibilities

• Support autistic pupils' learning and development.
• Drive forward curriculum innovation and teaching approaches.
• Coordinate areas of the curriculum.

Skills

Knowledge of the curriculum

Experience with ASD/SEND

Curriculum innovation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

This advert is for one full time Art Teacher position at Sybil Elgar School

The salary for this role isM1 - M3 (Depending on experience) plusSEN Allowance

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Who we are:

At theNational Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK.

We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do:https://www.autism.org.uk/

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Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a qualified ArtTeacherto work in our school for pupils with autism.

You must have the following:

• Knowledge of the curriculum and the impact on pupils with autism.QTS and teaching experience preferred.
  
  
• Experience with ASD/SEND

• Ability to lead and drive forward the coordination of designated areas of the curriculum across the school.

• Be keen about curriculum innovations and teaching and learning approaches, especially related to neurodiversity.

We need you to be resilient, caring and sensitive towards the needs of pupils with autism and as a valued, creative member of our team you will know that you have made a positive impact on a young person’s learning and development.

This is a full-time permanent position.

To view the job description pleaseclick here

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What we can offer you:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Teacher’s terms and conditions

• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences

• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary

• A portfolio of new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)

• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme

• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!

• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

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Where you will be working:

Sybil Elgar School, Havelock Road, Southall, UB2 4NY

An outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 4 ½ to 22 years old. We have over 50 years experience in providing a holistic and personalised education within a caring and safe environment. Our creative approach, and focus on independent life skills help every autistic child to learn and develop.
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About our application process:

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.

For more information about this job please contact:Thea Smit - Lead teacher [e-mail]

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We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please note this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.

We are an equal opportunities employer.INDEDU

Please clickhereto view the safeguarding policy and please clickhereto view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.