Teacher - Art

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Nottingham is seeking a qualified teacher to teach Art to KS3/KS4 students with special educational needs. The role involves delivering creative lessons and supporting the reintegration of pupils into mainstream education. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, empathy, and experience in managing challenging behavior. Opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment are provided.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Flexibility (part-time or full-time work)

Qualifications

• Experience with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary setting.
• Experience in leading a team and teaching challenging pupils.
• Familiarity with educational development and planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to pupils.
• Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools.
• Collaborate with educational psychologists and agencies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Teaching in a creative manner

Ability to manage challenging behavior

Education

Qualified teacher status

Preference for Art specialism

Job description

Overview

development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 11 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.

Responsibilities

• Teach and Inspire: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons to a small group of learners, fostering a love for learning.
• Support Reintegration: Assist in reintegrating pupils back into mainstream schools, ensuring they receive the support they need and equipping them with the skills they need to be successful.
• Collaborate with Agencies: Work closely with educational psychologists, SEN coordinators, and other external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils feel valued and supported.

What We Offer

• Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

Role Overview

This role is to teach Art to KS3/KS4 students. Students have a variety of learning needs and learn in small groups. We are looking for a person to teach in a creative, flexible, holistic, and trauma-informed manner, to raise engagement and drastically improve the outlook of student's educational journey. You will be at the heart of our mission, teaching a small group of learners and delivering a creative curriculum that captivates and inspires. The role would suit a teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can inspire others. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs.

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About You

• Qualified teacher status. A specialism in Art would be preferable.
• Experience of working with pupils with special educational needs in a secondary school, secondary pupil referral unit or special school.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Experience of teaching challenging pupils.
• Experience of educational development and planning.
• Ability to provide strategic direction and development on curriculum development and current issues.
• SEN legislation and county SEN policy and procedures.