Art Teacher
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Location: Southampton
Pay: £160 to £250 dependent on experience
Start Date: September 25 to July 26 Maternity Cover
What s the job?
Are you a passionate and dedicated Art Teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative primary teacher to join an outstanding special school, working with pupils aged 8-16 who have severe and complex learning needs.
About the school?
An ofsted rated Good school which provides a personalised approach to meet the varied needs of every child. Through perseverance, innovation, and a strong focus on wellbeing, it nurtures confidence, a love for learning, and essential life skills.
Who are Supply Desk?
We re an education recruitment consultancy that builds long-term, personal relationships with schools across England and Wales and aim to match their staffing needs with the best available candidates. We re committed to our mission of placing the right teacher, in the right school, for every job.
Why use Supply Desk?
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- A supportive team of experienced consultants to guide you throughout your placements
- Flexible working hours tailored to your needs
- Refer a Friend rewards programme, offering up to £150 collectively for each successful referral
- 24/7 Unlimited access to CPD courses, expanding and enhancing your career journey
Who are you?
• UK-based with QTS (or equivalent) and proven teaching experience.
• A genuine desire to work in an SEN setting and make a lasting impact.
• Creative, calm, empathetic, and resilient.
• Able to communicate effectively and build rapport with vulnerable learners.
• Flexible and adaptive in your teaching style.- A full UK driving licence and/or the ability to teach a second subject is desirable.
What are your responsibilities?
- Plan and deliver creative, engaging Art lessons that follow the National Curriculum and meet the diverse needs of our learners.
- Inspire a love for artistic expression while supporting students social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff alike.
- Adapt your teaching to meet the needs of students with SEND, often using innovative, therapeutic approaches.
- Support behaviour management strategies, including physical interventions (training provided).
- Collaborate with a close-knit, committed team to foster a positive and empowering learning environment.
Apply now and start the next stage of your exciting journey. If you have any questions, call our Southampton branch on (phone number removed) and we ll be happy to help.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
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