At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through creative art lessons and support their individual artistic journeys.
- Company: Norton College, a specialist school dedicated to supporting young people with complex learning needs.
- Benefits: Up to £39,000 salary, life assurance, pension scheme, and mental health support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in a rewarding environment focused on wellbeing and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering creativity and self-expression.
- Qualifications: QTS required; experience with SEN, particularly ASC, is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 39000 - 39000 £ per year.
We are seeking a creative, dedicated, and passionate Art Teacher / Art Instructor to join our growing team and play a key role in inspiring pupils through artistic expression and creativity. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next chapter of our school's journey by delivering engaging, personalised art lessons that encourage imagination, confidence, and self-expression.
Working with pupils with Special Educational Needs, you will create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every learner can explore their creativity, develop practical artistic skills, and celebrate their individual achievements. You will work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure that pupils' learning, wellbeing, and personal development remain at the heart of everything we do.
What you will be doing:- Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and personalised art lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
- Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that encourages creativity, confidence, independence, and self-expression.
- Adapt teaching strategies and artistic activities to support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and creative development.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, therapists, and families to ensure positive outcomes for every learner.
- Celebrate pupils' achievements through the display of artwork, creative projects, exhibitions, and enrichment activities that promote pride and confidence.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour management, pastoral care, and wellbeing while contributing positively to the school's creative and inclusive ethos.
- QTS required for Teaching position.
- A recognised qualification required for instructor position.
- Art, Fine Art, Art & Design, Creative Arts, or a related subject experience desired.
- Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
- A creative, enthusiastic, and passionate approach to art education with the ability to inspire learners of varying abilities.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting every pupil to achieve their full creative and personal potential.
Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury. Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- Your Wellbeing Matters – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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