SEND Arts Lead (Teacher)

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

Job summary

Elementa Support Services Ltd recrute un SEND Arts Lead (Teacher) à Bridgwater pour travailler dans une école spéciale. Le candidat retenu devra mener un programme créatif visant à soutenir les enfants avec des besoins spécifiques. Doté d'un QTS et d'une expérience SEND, il devra faire de l'apprentissage une expérience enrichissante pour les élèves.

Benefits

Catering sur site et repas gratuits

Uniforme gratuit

Parking gratuit

Accès à la salle de sport de l'école

Opportunités de formation y compris THRIVE

Qualifications

• Expérience spécialisée ou extensive en Drama/Theatre Studies.
• Expérience en leadership requise.
• Détenir un QTS au Royaume-Uni.

Responsibilities

• Plannifier et diriger le programme créatif comprenant le théâtre.
• Soutenir les besoins éducatifs et thérapeutiques des élèves.
• Assurer la sécurité des élèves et contribuer à leur bien-être.

Skills

Drama/Theatre Studies

Leadership

Emotional Growth

Academic Progress

Education

UK QTS

UK SEND Teaching Experience

Job description

SEND Arts Lead (Teacher)

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Location: Bridgwater

Start: 01/09/2025

Salary: £30,000 - £44,870

Elementa is recruiting for a SEND Arts Lead (Teacher) at this special school for children with SEND, predominantly relating to ASC and SEMH. The school supports students across primary and secondary phases using a therapeutic approach, with all students having an EHCP related to SEMH, ASC, and anxiety. The school focuses on a holistic and creative education to help learners achieve their full potential.

The school has been recently renovated and offers a modern workplace. It supports learners aged 5-18 across two sites, with amenities including an onsite farm and coffee shop.

The successful candidate will be expected to safeguard students’ welfare, support their educational and therapeutic needs, contribute to curriculum meetings and school development, collaborate with staff, and prepare bespoke resources.

The SEND Arts Lead will plan, deliver, and lead the creative curriculum, including drama and theatre studies, and may be involved in cross-curricular activities like PSHE, horticulture, cooking, animal skills, and PE.

Can you?

• Make learning fun and exciting
• Build confidence in young people
• Nurture good relationships with children and staff
• Champion emotional growth and independence alongside academic progress
• Ensure children's safety and contribute to their well-being

Joining this team offers purpose, small class sizes, a therapeutic approach, and supportive colleagues, enabling you to deliver a tailored curriculum that makes a real difference.

Essential criteria:

• Specialist or extensive experience in Drama/Theatre Studies
• Leadership experience
• UK QTS
• UK SEND teaching experience
• Clear DBS (civil offences may be permissible)

Additional benefits:

• Onsite catering and free meals
• Free uniform
• Free parking
• Access to school gym
• Training opportunities including THRIVE, trauma-informed practices, CPI

This role is not suitable for candidates requiring sponsorship or without UK teaching and SEND experience.

Elementa manages all applications and screening. We are not a supply agency but a recruitment partner supporting schools, alternative provision, and related services.

Applicants will undergo pre-screening. A DBS Enhanced Disclosure will be required (cost approx. £62.70), unless you have a DBS on the Update Service. A clear DBS is desirable but not mandatory.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.