SEND Arts Lead (Teacher)

Elementa Support Services; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school is seeking an SEND Arts Lead (Teacher) to inspire and educate students with special educational needs. This role involves leading a creative curriculum that includes drama and theatre studies while nurturing emotional growth and independence in learners. With a focus on holistic education, you will work closely with small class sizes, ensuring a tailored approach that promotes both academic and personal development. The school offers a supportive environment, modern facilities, and a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people. If you are passionate about education and creativity, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Onsite Catering and free meals

Free Uniform

Free parking

Access to the school Gym

Training opportunities including THRIVE

Qualifications

• Specialist in Drama/Theatre Studies with leadership experience.
• Experience in UK SEND education and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a creative curriculum including drama and theatre studies.
• Safeguard students' welfare and support their educational needs.

Skills

Drama / Theatre Studies

Leadership

UK SEND Teaching

Child Safeguarding

Education

UK QTS

Job description

SEND Arts Lead (Teacher) Type: Permanent Hours: Full-Time Location: Bridgwater Start: 01/09/2025 Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP44,870

Elementa are recruiting for an SEND Arts Lead (Teacher) across the School (KS3 +) at this special school for children with SEND predominantly relating to ASC and SEMH. This specialist education provider supports students across the primary and secondary phases and use a therapeutic approach to supporting learners. All students have an EHCP which commonly relates to any/all of SEMH, ASC and anxiety. The organisation focus on a holistic and creative education approach in order for learners to achieve their full potential whilst in this special school.

The school has been completely renovated within the last 3 years and offer a stunning workplace. They support learners aged between 5 - 18 The school operates over 2 sites, have an onsite farm and the latest addition is an onsite coffee shop.

The successful applicant will be expected to safeguard students welfare, promote and support the educational and therapeutic needs of the students, contribute to curriculum meetings and the whole school development plan, collaborate with learning support staff and prepare bespoke resources.

The SEND Arts Lead (Teacher) will plan, deliver and Lead the creative curriculum including drama and theatre studies and will likely be involved in cross-curricular work with other subjects including PSHE, Horticulture, Home Cooking, Animal skills and PE.

Can you?

• Make learning fun and exciting
• Prepare young people to build confidence
• Nurture good relationships with children and staff to create an effective learning environment
• Champion emotional growth and independence alongside academic progress
• Keep children safe and contribute to their health and well-being

Joining the school team you'll gain a real sense of purpose. Working with small class sizes and using a therapeutic approach, along with the support from your colleagues, you'll deliver a tailored curriculum that makes a real difference to the life and future prospects for the learners.

Essential criteria:

• Drama / Theatre Studies specialist or extensive relevant experience
• Lead/leadership experience
• UK QTS
• UK SEND teaching experience
• clear DBS (civil offences may be permissible)

Additional job benefits:

• Onsite Catering and free meals
• Free Uniform
• Free parking
• Access to the school Gym
• training opportunities including THRIVE, trauma-informed practices, CPI.

This role is not suitable for candidates/applicants:

• Requiring sponsorship for right to work in the UK
• Without UK teaching experience
• Without UK SEND experience

Elementa will be managing all applicants and screening their suitability for the role & school. Elementa are not a supply agency, we are a recruitment partner to schools and also operate Alternative Provison services, Special Schools and also provide schools services (training, uniforms, consulting, etc.)

All applicants will go through pre-screening. Appointments may be made through trial-contract. A DBS Enhanced Disclosure application will be required for this role (which may be chargeable at GBP62.70) unless you have a clear DBS Enhanced Disclosure subscribed to the Update Service. A clear DBS is desirable but not a barrier to being considered.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.