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Teaching Vacancies; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

New Horizons Special School is seeking an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join as a 0.6 FTE (three days per week). You will teach Art across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 and lead BTEC Art and Design pathways, aiming to inspire pupils through engaging creative experiences while supporting SEMH/ASD needs and inclusive learning.

The role requires nurturing creativity, building confidence, and offering practical skills development within a supportive school and Trust environment that values professional growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience delivering Art across primary and secondary phases preferred
• Ability to support pupils with SEMH/ASD and inclusive learning

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across KS2–KS4 and lead BTEC Art and Design delivery
• Create engaging, inclusive lessons supporting academic and personal development
• Foster creativity, confidence and practical artistic skills in pupils

Skills

Art teaching

Inclusive education

BTEC delivery

Creative pedagogy

Education

QTS

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and resilient Teacher of Art to join our dedicated team on a 0.6 FTE (three days per week) basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to deliver Art across both the primary and secondary phases, inspiring pupils through engaging and meaningful creative experiences that support both academic success and personal development.

The successful candidate will teach Art across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 and will lead the delivery of accredited pathways, including BTEC Art and Design. We are looking for someone who can nurture creativity, build confidence and self-expression, and provide pupils with opportunities to develop practical skills and artistic techniques. The ability to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that engages pupils with SEMH and ASD needs is essential.

Experience of working with pupils with additional needs would be advantageous, but applications are welcomed from excellent teachers who are committed to inclusive education and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring fresh ideas, develop enriching opportunities and showcase the creative achievements of our pupils both within school and the wider community.

What the school offers its staff

New Horizons Special School is a nurturing and inclusive specialist provision for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our mission is to re-engage young people with learning, raise aspirations and ensure every pupil achieves positive academic, social and emotional outcomes. We place relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment where pupils feel safe, valued and able to succeed.

The successful candidate will be joining a school and Trust that are ambitious for their pupils and staff. You will work within a highly supportive and collaborative team where professional development is valued and opportunities for growth are actively encouraged.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).