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Calling all art enthusiasts, we are on the lookout for a passionate Art Teacher to cultivate a garden of creativity in our classrooms. If you have a canvas-sized heart for teaching, and can turn imagination into inspiration, we want you on our palette of educators.
Become an Art Teacher at Hillingdon Manor School, part of Options Autism.
Job Title: Art Teacher
Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Are you an Art Teacher committed to improving the lives of children and young people?
We are looking for an experienced Art Teacher to join our fantastic team at Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge. As an Art Teacher, you will take a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises children’s achievement and ability to develop.
This is a great opportunity for an Art Teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time developing creative learning opportunities for children with varied and complex needs. Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.
Quality is always top of our agenda and we pride ourselves on the quality of what we do. We are looking for an Art Teacher, experienced in teaching pupils aged between 11 and 19, who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK, to be happy and to make their way in the world.
Whilst previous experience of working in an SEN/ASC environment would be desirable, excellent teaching skills and the right motivation, personal qualities and levels of resilience are just as important.
Educated to (Insert specifics ie: degree level and/or of Qualified Teacher Status), you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every child to reach their potential.
About us:
At Hillingdon Manor, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Located across two sites. Our Secondary School supports around 125 pupils. Our pupils are taught in smaller class sizes and all pupils work towards a variety of qualifications dependent on their needs and ability.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to children, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join us?
We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. Our benefits package includes free parking, shopping discounts and cashback via our ‘Rewards Hub’, and access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our ‘Your Wellbeing Matters’ programme.
As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. We also offer accredited training programmes including Diplomas and NVQs, supplemented by ongoing learning opportunities.
Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference.
Options Autism is part of Outcomes First Group. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.