At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage and inspire students through creative Art and Design lessons.
- Company: Progressive Alternative Provision in Blackpool focused on student well-being.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, access to CPD courses, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives using art as a therapeutic tool.
- Qualifications: Degree in Fine Art or related field with teaching qualifications.
Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
Agency Partner: Tradewind Recruitment
Position Type: Long-Term Temporary / Potential Permanent Transition
Pay Rate: £174.7 - £240.72 per day
Job Overview
Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a progressive Alternative Provision (AP) setting in Blackpool to appoint a creative, resilient, and passionate Art Teacher. This role focuses on engaging Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who have become disengaged from mainstream education or require specialised Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support. You will use art, design, and practical creativity as a therapeutic and educational tool to help students build self-esteem, express themselves, and achieve meaningful qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver inclusive, dynamic Art and Design lessons tailored to small group sizes and individual learning needs.
- Adapt the curriculum to suit learners with diverse social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEBD).
- Foster a safe, structured, and inspiring studio environment that encourages positive risk-taking and self-expression.
- Track student progress, manage behaviour effectively using positive behaviour support strategies, and build strong rapport with vulnerable youths.
- Collaborate closely with the AP specialist support team, SENCOs, and Tradewind consultants to ensure holistic student development.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualifications: Hold a relevant degree in Fine Art, Art & Design, or a related subject, alongside Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, or strong proven experience as an Unqualified Teacher / Vocational Instructor.
- Experience: Previous experience working within an Alternative Provision, SEN school, or challenging classroom environments is highly desirable.
- Skills: Exceptional behaviour management skills, emotional resilience, patience, and a natural ability to connect with hard-to-reach young people.
- Compliance: Must hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.
What Tradewind Recruitment Offers
- Top-rate pay packages paid directly through PAYE (no umbrella companies).
- Access to over 2,500 free Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, webinars, and resources via The National College.
- Dedicated, supportive education consultants who specialise in Lancashire and Blackpool SEND/AP sectors.
- Flexible long-term and supply options tailored to your career goals.
To apply for this role, submit your up-to-date CV through the Tradewind Recruitment portal or contact Christina Grindy directly.
Art & Design Teacher / Tutor (Alternative Provision) in Blackpool employer: Tradewind Recruitment
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