At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging creative programmes and support young people with SEND.
- Company: Specialist Post-16 education provider in Bradford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy a unique creative education setting.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in young people's lives through creative education.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and experience in creative subjects or SEND education.
A specialist Post-16 education provider is seeking a passionate and creative Teacher of Creative Programmes to join its Bradford campus. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher with a background in Art & Design, Creative Media, Photography, Illustration, Graphic Design, Fashion, Digital Arts, or a related creative subject who is passionate about supporting young people with SEND to achieve positive outcomes.
The Role
You will deliver engaging Level 2 and Level 3 programmes for learners aged 16-25, combining creativity, employability, personal development, and real-world learning. Working within a supportive specialist environment, you will help learners develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and progression pathways while embedding neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality creative programmes
- Differentiating learning to meet a range of SEND needs
- Assess learner progress, coursework, and portfolios
- Monitor ILP targets and EHCP outcomes
- Create engaging schemes of learning and project-based activities
- Support learners' wellbeing, independence, and personal development
- Work collaboratively with Learning Support teams and external partners
- Lead enrichment activities, trips, and workshops
- Contribute to safeguarding, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
The Ideal Candidate
- Teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET, QTS, QTLS or equivalent)
- Qualification in a creative subject such as Art & Design, Creative Media, Photography, Fashion, Illustration, Graphic Design, or similar
- Experience teaching within Secondary, Sixth Form, Further Education, Specialist Education, SEND, or Alternative Provision settings
- Experience supporting learners with SEND, EHCPs, autism, or additional needs
- Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills
- Passion for creative education and inclusive learning
What's on Offer?
- Permanent term-time opportunity
- Salary of £31,000 - £36,000
- Excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing CPD and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to work within a unique creative education setting
- The chance to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
This role would suit an Art Teacher, Creative Arts Teacher, Media Teacher, Photography Teacher, Design Teacher, SEND Teacher, FE Lecturer, Creative Practitioner, Graphic Design Lecturer, Fashion Lecturer, Digital Arts Teacher, or Creative Media Teacher looking for a rewarding role within specialist Post-16 education.
Creative Teacher - Bradford employer: Dovetail and Slate
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our Bradford campus, where we prioritise creativity and inclusivity in education. As a Creative Teacher, you will enjoy a permanent, term-time role with a competitive salary, excellent work-life balance, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Here, you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people with SEND while working in a collaborative environment that values your passion for creative education.
