SEN Teacher (Art/Creative arts specialism preferred)

Blackfriars Academy; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Blackfriars Academy is seeking a passionate part-time SEN Teacher to join their Complex Needs Classes. This role focuses on providing support to students with diverse needs, particularly those with complex medical, physical, and learning difficulties, while emphasizing creativity in teaching.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Electric Car Scheme

Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan

Discount schemes for teachers and support staff

Free Eye Tests

Cycle to work scheme

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with complex special educational needs.
• Specialism in Art or Creative Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons.
• Support students with a wide range of needs.

Skills

Creativity

Collaboration

Enthusiasm

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Blackfriars Academy is seeking to appoint an exceptional and passionate part-time SEN Teacher (2 days a week) to join our outstanding team within one of our Complex Needs Classes. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with a wide range of needs, including complex medical and physical conditions, autism, visual and hearing impairments, and severe learning difficulties.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a specialism in Art or Creative Arts, who can bring creativity, innovation, and therapeutic value to the classroom. The ideal candidate will be committed to designing and delivering high-quality, engaging, and individualised lessons that meet the diverse needs of our students.

At Blackfriars, teamwork is at the heart of what we do. You will be joining a supportive, experienced, and highly dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about providing an outstanding educational experience in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

If you are a collaborative, enthusiastic, and creative teacher who believes in the potential of every learner and is eager to inspire through the arts, we would love to hear from you.

While we welcome applicants with a broad range of experience, the essential requirement is experience working with students with complex special educational needs.

If you are ready to inspire, support, and make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Blackfriars Academy is a very special place to be educated. We have a learning community of approximately 120 students aged between 11-19 and over 90 staff all working towards the goal of supporting students with profound and complex, or moderate or severe learning needs and profound and complex needs to reach their potential. We are special because we provide an outstanding educational experience for a vast range of needs in a supportive and caring atmosphere where students blossom in our inclusive environment.

Blackfriars Academy is a very special place to be educated. We have a learning community of approximately 120 students aged between 11-19 and over 90 staff, all working towards supporting students with profound and complex, or moderate or severe learning needs and profound and complex needs to reach their potential. We provide an outstanding educational experience for a wide range of needs in a supportive, caring atmosphere where students flourish in our inclusive environment.

Shaw Education Trust is a thriving group of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust, a charity organization focused on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically excellent academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our schools are dedicated to ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their starting point in life.

Our special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs, from profound medical needs and life-limiting conditions, to severe, moderate, and sensory needs, as well as social, emotional, and mental health needs that require support and understanding to navigate their world.

Whether you are a teacher, teaching assistant, healthcare professional, or work in facilities, admin, or operations, all our special schools offer the opportunity to work within a 'family' environment that prioritizes children, young people, and their families.

All pupils in our special schools have an individualized education and are taught in small classes with additional support to meet their needs. Being part of a team that supports a child or young person with SEN to reach their goals is highly rewarding. Your work truly makes a difference in their lives and their families'.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, supporting students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses, ensuring all children access high-quality, equitable education.

Shaw Education Trust offers the following employee benefits:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only: full-time, all-year support with generous holiday entitlement from day one (37 days, rising to 39 days after 5 years, including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: environmentally friendly vehicles
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan
• Discount schemes for teachers and support staff, offering savings from major brands
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for professional growth through our Institute of Education and other programs

We are committed to making Shaw Education Trust a rewarding place to work.

Salary Grade: M1 £31,650 – UPR3 £49,084 + SEN Allowance (FTE) – Pay Award Pending

Working Hours: Thursday/Friday, 0.4 FTE (days may change yearly based on timetable, but Thursday/Friday are required this year)