Art Teacher

Art Teacher - Alternative Provision
Are you a passionate Art Teacher looking for a role where you can use creativity to re-engage young people who may have struggled in mainstream education?

The Education Network is working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision in Birmingham to recruit an enthusiastic QTS Art Teacher for a long-term supply position.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and adaptable teacher to join a supportive school where relationships are at the heart of the education provided. You will be teaching small groups of students who may have experienced barriers to learning, helping them to rebuild confidence, develop practical skills and discover a genuine enjoyment of education.

The school provides a structured and supportive environment, with a strong focus on individual student needs. As an Art Teacher, you will have the opportunity to deliver engaging and practical lessons that allow students to express themselves, develop new skills and achieve success.

The Role

• Teaching Art to small groups of secondary-aged students with SEMH needs
• Planning and delivering engaging, practical and creative lessons
• Adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Supporting students who may have SEMH needs or challenging behaviours
• Building positive relationships and encouraging students to engage with learning
• Promoting confidence, creativity and independence
• Managing behaviour positively and consistently
• Monitoring student progress and contributing to individual learning plans
• Working closely with pastoral staff and the wider school team

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience
• Experience teaching Art at secondary level
• A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• The ability to engage students who may have become disengaged from mainstream education
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH or SEND would be advantageous

In Return You Will Receive

• A long-term supply position within a specialist Alternative Provision
• Small class sizes and excellent levels of support
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• The opportunity to develop your experience within Alternative Provision
• Competitive rates of pay depending on experience
• Dedicated support from The Education Network Birmingham throughout your placement

If you are interested in this Art Teacher opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Art Teacher, Alternative Provision and SEND vacancies across Birmingham.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.