Job Description

Art Teacher (SEMH School) - Maternity Cover

Academics are recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEMH school in Canterbury for an enthusiastic Art Teacher to join their team on a maternity cover contract for Terms 1 and 2. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire and engage students who thrive with a nurturing, relationship-focused approach to learning.

The successful candidate will take on full classroom responsibilities, including planning, preparing and delivering engaging Art lessons, assessing pupil progress, managing behaviour positively, attending meetings and completing all associated marking and administration.

This Art Teacher role is 4 days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), with Thursdays off, teaching mainly KS3 & KS4 students.

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching Art.
• Be confident managing a classroom and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Have excellent behaviour management skills and a calm, resilient approach.
• Ideally have experience working with students with SEMH needs or other additional needs, although this is not essential.
• Be passionate about helping young people build confidence, creativity and self-expression.

• An opporunity to work within a welcoming and supportive staff team.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
• A well-resourced Art department.
• Competitive daily pay.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant throughout your placement.

If you're an enthusiastic Art Teacher looking for a rewarding role where your creativity can positively influence the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Art Teacher - Apply today to find out more or contact:

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