Art Teacher

Salary: Outer London Main/Upper pay scale £29,915 - £45,766 plus SEN point 1 or 2 (£2,270 or £4,479 depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: E4 9PP, Highams Park, London Borough of Waltham Forest
Site: Joseph Clarke School

We are looking to appoint a full-time Art Teacher to our provision who is enthusiastic, with a passion for their subjects and a willingness to be flexible and creative.

You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with an interest in, or previous experience in, supporting pupils with special educational needs. You will be a Qualified Teacher of the Vision Impaired or willing to gain this qualification within 3 years of appointment to the post. You will be committed to understanding and mitigating the barriers to learning that a child with a vision impairment needs to overcome to achieve success. You will be flexible, solution focused and willing to work in a close team and learn new skills.

You will be responsible for teaching Entry Level Art at Key Stages 2 and 4 to small groups of pupils with a vision impairment and/or additional needs. You may also have responsibility for a tutor group to which you will teach a range of Foundation subjects.

You will have the opportunity to gain the QTVI Mandatory Qualification through the University of Birmingham whilst working with us, in addition to continued opportunities for professional development in Leadership.

About Us:

Joseph Clarke School is a special school for children and young people with a vision impairment, some of whom have additional needs. The school is part of Whitefield Academy Trust which also includes; 

• Whitefield Schools –based in Walthamstow which provides specialist education for pupils with complex needs including communication and interaction difficulties.
• Our Professional Development Centre which provides support, training and resources for both school staff and other professionals.  
• Project Search East London – a highly successful route to employment programme

We are committed to providing all of our pupils with the skills and knowledge they need to take their place in an inclusive society; with a sense of self-worth, good communication skills and the ability to advocate for themselves. We strive to close the gap between pupils with Vision Impairment and their typically developing peers through a high quality, bespoke curriculum offer and positive links with families and the local community.

About Whitefield Academy Trust

With an ethos based on enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all, Whitefield Academy Trust seeks to open up the world for children and young people with SEND.  Located in Waltham Forest, the Trust comprises Joseph Clarke School (for children with vision impairment and /or additional needs), Whitefield School (for pupils with complex needs including autism, learning difficulties and sensory and physical impairments), Professional Development Services and the highly successful Project SEARCH East London.

We are expert in serving children and young people with SEND and giving them the tools, skills and confidence to move on to the next stages of their education and lives.

Why join Joseph Clarke School?

Just as we seek to give our pupils an outstanding school experience, we want every member of our team to find being part of Joseph Clarke School a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.  

We are proud to offer:
• A wide-ranging and high-quality CPD programme which can be tailored around each team member’s unique skills and career aspirations;
• A welcoming and inspiring working environment in which colleagues look out for and support one another;
• Opportunities to share best practice and ideas with colleagues across the Trust;
• Wellbeing support mechanisms including practical and emotional support;
• Recognition of continuous service with Local Authorities and other academy trusts;
• Interest free loans for bicycle purchase;
• Childcare voucher scheme;
• Refer a friend to work scheme and earn £300.

Waltham Forest as an area combines the best aspects of vibrant city living with easy access to some beautiful green spaces. It has excellent transport links.

How to apply

Your application is a direct permanent application to Whitefield Trust.

To apply, please request an application form from Iain Slinn at whitefieldacademytrust@hays.com or call Iain on 0207 259 8770 for more information. Your application is a direct permanent application to our school (not through agency), Hays is our recruitment partner for all permanent appointments.

We warmly encourage visits from prospective candidates to experience our school first hand. Visits are by appointment only, to book please contact Iain Slinn for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 23rd May 2022
Interview Date: 27th May 2022

Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.