At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach creative courses to 16-25-year-olds, adapting lessons for diverse learning needs.
- Company: Dovetail and Slate focuses on creating a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed learning environment.
- Benefits: Salary is pro-rated for term-time only, with a commitment to safeguarding learners.
- Other info: Position starts in September 2026, involving collaboration with cultural venues.
- Why this job: Join a team dedicated to supporting learners with SEND in a creative setting.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification at Level 3 minimum; Level 4 preferred, with strong IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Please note, the salary listed is FTE and will be pro-rated for term-time only.
Job Purpose
Teach creative courses to 16 to 25-year-old learners on Level 2 and Level 3 programmes. Help learners, including those with SEND, make progress academically, practically, socially and emotionally. Create a safe, supportive, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed learning environment.
Main Duties
- Plan and deliver engaging creative lessons using practical, visual and hands‑on teaching methods.
- Adapt lessons to suit different learning needs, interests and support requirements.
- Assess coursework, portfolios and learner progress, giving clear and useful feedback.
- Set and review learner targets, track progress and support EHCP review evidence.
- Work with support staff, parents/carers and wider teams to help learners stay on track.
- Build links with cultural venues and community organisations, including trips, workshops and real‑world learning.
Requirements
- Able to start in September 2026.
- Teaching qualification at Level 3 minimum, with Level 4 or above desirable.
- English and maths at Level 2 or willingness to achieve this within the first academic year.
- Experience teaching 16+ learners, ideally including SEND or specialist provision.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook and ideally creative digital tools like Adobe.
- Confident, organised and professional, with strong communication, problem‑solving and safeguarding awareness.
Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Creative Teacher in City employer: Dovetail and Slate
Dovetail and Slate is located in City and is committed to safeguarding children. The team values creativity and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and learners.
