Art Teacher

Position: Art Teacher / Vocational Subjects (Other subjects considered)

Location: Hartlepool, Durham

Hours: 40 hours per week, term time

Salary Details: Up to £35,000 per annum

The successful candidate will lead Art across the school and contribute to teaching in a complementary subject area such as Science or Maths, supporting a broad and engaging curriculum. Our curriculum is grounded in strong relationships, therapeutic practices, small class sizes and creative, adaptive teaching.

Who we are:

Cambian Hartlepool School is an independent, DfE-registered, co-educational day school, providing specialist education for up to 18 students, aged 11-17 years.

Hartlepool School and vocational centre exists in order to provide academic and learning opportunities for students who have previously struggled in mainstream schools. Students placed here will normally have recognised social, emotional and behavioural attributes (SEMH). The School provides a nurturing environment that is set up to meet the individual needs of these students.

Main Duties and Responsibilities.

• Lead and co-ordinate teaching in Art and/or an additional subject.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and professionals.
• Recognise and raise student achievement through effective assessment.
• Use trauma-informed and adaptive teaching strategies.
• Promote communication, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.
• Support social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Undertake any reasonable duties required by the Headteacher.

Person Specification

• Recognised subject-specific qualification.
• Knowledge of Art and/or additional subject (Science or Maths advantageous).
• Understanding of effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of SEN and SEMH needs.
• Driving licence (where minibus driving is required).

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK s biggest care providers.

Cambian is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Cambian is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.

Cambian will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.