At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and teach creative subjects to students with SEMH needs while developing their artistic skills.
- Company: Portland School, a supportive environment focused on creativity and personal growth.
- Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, health plans, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering creativity and personal growth in students.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives through creativity and support their emotional wellbeing.
- Qualifications: Passion for art and design; teaching experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 43607 £ per year.
Portland School has an exciting opportunity for an unqualified teacher to join the school to teach engaging and inspiring learning experiences in Creative & Media, including Art, Design and Photography, for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
The postholder will spend approximately 50% of their allocated time teaching, with the remaining time dedicated to curriculum development, enrichment activities, intervention programmes, assessment, pastoral support, displays, exhibitions and contributing to the wider life of the school.
Key Responsibilities- Teach creative and media subjects to pupils with SEMH needs.
- Develop pupils’ artistic skills, confidence, self‑expression, emotional wellbeing and aspirations.
- Plan, deliver and assess lessons in a supportive, therapeutic and trauma‑informed learning environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, enrichment and intervention programmes.
- Provide pastoral support, maintain displays and exhibitions, and contribute to wider school life.
- An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff).
- Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays).
- Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
- Free Discount For Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
- Free Eye Tests.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.
- Experienced leadership and subject‑specific support.
- Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
- Access to the Trust’s Institute of Education and SCITT.
- Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
- Participation in peer reviews.
- Access to a suite of online courses.
- Placement projects within our family of schools.
Colleagues within the Trust benefit from a full range of courses both in‑house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.
Unqualified Teacher – Creative & Media (Art, Design & Photography) in Longton employer: Portland School
Portland School is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for unqualified teachers to inspire and engage pupils with SEMH needs in Creative & Media subjects. With generous holiday entitlements, access to health and wellbeing plans, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and flourish in their roles while contributing to the vibrant school community.
