Art Teacher

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and differentiated Art lessons that meet the diverse academic, social and emotional needs of all students.
• Create a safe, nurturing and well-structured classroom environment that encourages self-expression, confidence and positive engagement.
• Use assessment to monitor progress, set personalised targets and support students in developing their artistic skills and creativity.
• Contribute to the development of a broad, balanced and inclusive Art curriculum, including enrichment opportunities where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, pastoral teams and external professionals to support students' wellbeing and overall development.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a qualification in Art or a related subject.
• Experience teaching Art, ideally within an SEMH, special school or alternative provision setting.
• Strong understanding of SEMH needs and the ability to manage behaviour using supportive and restorative approaches.
• Ability to plan and deliver creative, adaptive lessons that engage and motivate learners of varying abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.

The PRIDE Academy is a secondary special school in the London Borough of Hillingdon, dedicated to supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We provide education for pupils aged 11 to 19, offering a varied curriculum with a strong focus on practical skills and enrichment opportunities.

We are proud to be based in a brand new, purpose-built school, designed to meet the needs of our students and create a calm, supportive learning environment where they can thrive. Staff at The PRIDE Academy have an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people and ensure they will leave school with the skills they need and academic outcomes that reflect the best of their abilities.

The Pride Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Art Teacher to join our welcoming school community. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs, delivering tailored lessons that support and inspire every child to achieve their full potential.

OHCAT is an exciting, forward-thinking organisation, and we offer many benefits to attract and keep our staff, contributing towards maintaining and improving wellbeing, and encouraging our required behaviours, achievements, values, and skills.

• Pathways for progression within the trust, ensuring you can grow and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Pension Scheme - you will be enrolled in either the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), both offering life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes (Cycle Scheme, Employee Car Lease Scheme and Home Electronics Scheme)
• Employee Wellbeing - We support employee wellbeing with access to counselling, mental health support, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave including Employee Assistance Programme, MyGym Discounts, Corporate Eyecare Scheme
• Employee Discounts (Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more)
• Other (Season Ticket Loan and Employee Referral Scheme)

Find out what makes Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust a truly rewarding place to work - visit our 'Work for Us' page to learn more about our values, opportunities and the difference our staff make every day.

The PRIDE Academy is part of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust. We are a family of specialist education providers from pre-school through to further education across London,…