Willow View School, Rochdale | Full-time | Creative Arts | KS2–KS4
Help children and young people build confidence, self-expression and resilience through inspiring, personalised creative arts education.
We are looking for a full-time Creative Arts and Humanities Teachers to join Willow View School in Rochdale, a small independent specialist school for pupils aged 6 to 18 with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Teaching KS2 to KS4 in very small classes, you will deliver engaging, personalised learning across creative disciplines such as art, design, music, drama or performance. Using nurturing, trauma-informed approaches, you will help pupils explore their creativity, express themselves safely, build confidence and re-engage with education.
What you will be doing
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive Creative Arts lessons for pupils in KS2 to KS4.
- Develop pupils’ practical skills, creative thinking, self-expression and appreciation of the arts.
- Provide opportunities across creative disciplines such as art, design, music, drama or performance, according to your specialism.
- Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Create a safe, positive and stimulating environment where pupils feel confident to experiment and take creative risks.
- Assess progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to educational reviews.
- Develop and contribute to individual learning and support plans.
- Promote positive behaviour through a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.
- Build supportive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and other professionals.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, exhibitions, performances and wider school development initiatives.
About Willow View School
Willow View School is a specialised education provision in Rochdale offering a safe, positive and supportive learning environment. Our children and young people thrive within a setting that promotes rich academic, vocational and practical learning, strong relationships, a warm and welcoming culture, and opportunities to build confidence, self-esteem and independence.
Your development
At Five Rivers, we invest in our people and support professional growth through:
- High-quality training and development opportunities.
- Regular supervision and support.
- Access to specialist educational and trauma-informed practice training.
- Opportunities to contribute to school development initiatives.
- Career progression pathways across the organisation.
Hours
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Why join Five Rivers?
Five Rivers is a leading social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people. You will join a passionate team and benefit from:
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
- Platinum Investors in People accreditation.
- Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme.
- Blue Light Card discounts.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced company pension scheme.
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
- Long-service and recognition awards.
- Supportive leadership and management.
- Career progression opportunities across the organisation.
What we are looking for
We welcome applications from Creative Arts teachers who can inspire children and young people through engaging, accessible and practical learning. Ideally, you will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching one or more creative arts disciplines to children and young people.
- Strong subject knowledge and the ability to plan engaging, differentiated lessons and creative projects.
- A genuine passion for helping pupils discover their strengths and achieve their potential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build positive and supportive relationships.
- A patient, flexible and resilient approach.
- Good organisational, assessment and record-keeping skills.
- The ability to manage creative resources and activities safely and effectively.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Experience supporting children with additional needs, delivering arts-based enrichment or teaching in a specialist educational setting would be an advantage, but it is not essential.
Apply today
If you are a committed and compassionate Creative Arts Teacher who wants to make a meaningful difference to children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or, for more information, email [email protected].
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Safer recruitment and Inclusion
Five Rivers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete appropriate safeguarding checks, including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Teachers - Willow View School in Rochdale employer: Five Rivers Child Care
Five Rivers Child Care is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people. Located in Bromsgrove, our inclusive work culture fosters collaboration and diversity, providing Independent Panel Members with the opportunity to contribute to vital decisions that shape futures. We offer competitive remuneration for panel participation, alongside a commitment to employee growth and development within the fostering sector.
