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Job Title: Art Teacher (Long Term Contract)

Location: Maidstone
Contract Type: Long-term (term-time only)
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Dependent on experience & qualifications

Role Overview

We're seeking a passionate and creative Art Teacher to join this dedicated team on a long-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students with additional needs, teaching across Key Stages 3, 4 and potentially Post-16.

You'll plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that inspire creativity and confidence, using a range of media and artistic techniques. Collaboration with specialist staff (including therapists and teaching assistants) is key to ensuring students thrive both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver Art lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
Inspire and support students to explore different art forms and creative expression.
Assess and record progress, adapting plans accordingly.
Promote engagement, positive behaviour, and inclusion within the classroom.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to integrate Art into wider learning opportunities.
Contribute to enrichment activities, displays, and exhibitions.Requirements

Essential:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching Art at secondary level (GCSE or equivalent)
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
A genuine passion for supporting neurodiverse learners
Must hold a Child & Adult DBS (on the Update Service or willing to obtain one)
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfareDesirable:

Experience within a SEND / SEMH / autism-specific setting / ASD
Familiarity with BTEC, GCSE or Entry Level Art pathways
Experience using digital art or assistive technologies in the classroomBenefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Access to wellbeing and mental health support
Term-time working pattern with school holidays off
Chance to make a real impact in a specialist educational setting
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Location:
Maidstone
Salary:
£190 - £240 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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