Qualified Art Teacher

Do you have experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, committed to providing the best access to education for our young people?

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Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. 

Due to expansion, we are currently seeking an Art Teacher to deliver lessons to a small group of pupils based at our established SEN School in Bedford.

This school is a friendly and successful provision, currently supporting a number of vulnerable young children aged 7-18 years with special education needs.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated qualified teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum. Pupils will be expected to cover a range of qualification ranging from Entry Level Certificates, through Functional Skills to GCSE. This will be an exciting opportunity for a dedicated classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for inspiring and challenging the pupils at the school.

A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is essential, as is drive, enthusiasm and sense of humour. If you are adaptable, innovative and child focused then we want to hear from you. We will be looking to recruit a staff team that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic curriculum from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to this role.

What we need from you:

• Qualified Teacher status
• Ability to deliver art lessons to national curriculum standard
• Proven experience of working with specialist education for young people
• Proven experience of working with young people that challenge
• Sound curriculum knowledge
• Committed, conscientious and passionate about inclusion
• Ability to plan, evaluate and monitor learning and progress
• Ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment
• Ability to build good relationships with young people and staff members 
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and use time effectively
• A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
• A good sense of humour

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference

What we can offer you:

• Commitment to CPD
• A supportive, inclusive working environment
• A competitive salary
• Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
• Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme 
• Monthly recognition awards
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!

We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!