Art Lead Teacher

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace. 

Hours -  37.5 hours

Working pattern -  52 weeks per year 

Salary depending upon experience- £45,518.00 rising to £49,668.00 (Grade 5)

Location - Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport

Contract: Permanent

Aim of the Role;

We are seeking an Art Teacher within Inscape House school which is our specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years on the autistic spectrum. The ideal candidate will ensure that the teaching and learning of the art curriculum across the school is of a consistent and high quality. They will support teachers of art with their subject content knowledge and pedagogy and take accountability for the progress of art across the school.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is a priority for all employees

Key Responsibilities;

• Lead on a Art across the school from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5. 
• Develop or support the production of Schemes of Work and resources to support the delivery of your subject curriculum across all Key Stages
• Teach the Art National Curriculum, (which could include working towards Entry Level, Arts Award, GCSE or A-Level) to students in Key Stages 1, 2, 3, 4 or Post 16.
• Adapt the teaching of curricula to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions
• Use progress data to monitor progress, set targets and plan subsequent lessons.
• Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
• To provide feedback and advice to staff and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the assessment and treatment of a pupils physical, functional, cognitive, sensory and perceptual abilities. This includes psychosocial needs. 
• To provide feedback to parents, carers and external agencies, as consented by the pupil or their advocate(s). 

To apply please use the link below;

https://careers.togethertrust.org.uk/jobs/job/Art-Lead-Teacher/178?&jobboard=TES

 What you will need to succeed;

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have a secondary teaching qualification with a specialism in Art.
•  Experience of working with children who have autism and communication difficulties co-morbid with learning difficulties, ADHD, Mental health and/or sensory processing issues
• A strong commitment to working co-operatively with parents.
• Knowledge of approaches/methodologies that can support children with autism e.g. TEACCH, Attention Autism and SPELL.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and the demands it places on children with additional needs.
• High Level of personal resilience
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Keeping Children Safe in Education

Benefits

• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.