Creative Arts & Humanities Teacher - Trauma-Informed KS2–KS4

Five Rivers Child Care Ltd; Willow View (UT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Investors in People

Medical cash back

Blue Light Card

Employee assistance

Pension scheme

Refer a Friend bonus

Long service awards

Leadership support

Career progression

Job summary

Willow View School in Rochdale is seeking a full-time Creative Arts and Humanities teacher to work with KS2–KS4 pupils in very small classes, delivering engaging, personalised learning across art, design, music, drama or performance.

Using nurturing, trauma-informed approaches, you will help pupils explore creativity, build confidence and re-engage with education, while contributing to curriculum planning and school development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching one or more creative arts disciplines to children and young people.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to plan engaging, differentiated lessons and creative projects.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils discover their strengths and achieve their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and supportive relationships.
• A patient, flexible and resilient approach.
• Good organisational, assessment and record-keeping skills.
• The ability to manage creative resources and activities safely and effectively.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive Creative Arts lessons for pupils in KS2 to KS4.
• Develop pupils’ practical skills, creative thinking, self-expression and appreciation of the arts.
• Provide opportunities across creative disciplines such as art, design, music, drama or performance, according to your specialism.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Create a safe, positive and stimulating environment where pupils feel confident to experiment and take creative risks.
• Assess progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to educational reviews.
• Develop and contribute to individual learning and support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour through a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.
• Build supportive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, exhibitions, performances and wider school development initiatives.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Lesson planning

Differentiated lessons

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent qualification

Job description

Willow View School in Rochdale is seeking a full-time Creative Arts and Humanities teacher to work with KS2–KS4 pupils in very small classes, delivering engaging, personalised learning across art, design, music, drama or performance.

Using nurturing, trauma-informed approaches, you will help pupils explore creativity, build confidence and re-engage with education, while contributing to curriculum planning and school development initiatives.