Qualified Art Teacher - PRU

Position: Qualified Art Teacher - PRU )
Art Teacher – PRU (Pupil Referral Unit)

Location:

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract:

Full-time | Long-term or Permanent opportunity available

We are currently supporting a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Hemel Hempstead who are seeking a creative, resilient, and passionate Art Teacher to join their team from September. This is a full-time role, with the flexibility of a long-term contract or a permanent appointment, depending on the successful candidate.

This is a unique and highly rewarding opportunity to use the power of art and creativity to engage young people who face barriers to mainstream education. You will play a key role in helping students express themselves, build confidence, and develop positive relationships with learning through a creative curriculum.

What the School Offers:

* A supportive and experienced leadership team

* The opportunity to make a real impact on young people’s lives

* A creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning

* Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

* A welcoming specialist environment focused on student re-engagement

* Long-term stability with the option of a permanent contract

Requirements:

* A valid DBS check on the Update Service is preferred.

* Previous experience working with children or young people with behavioural needs, SEMH, or within alternative provisions/PRUs is highly desirable.

* A calm, patient, and resilient approach with strong behaviour management skills.

* The ability to build rapport quickly and maintain professional boundaries.

* Strong communication and teamwork skills.

* A flexible attitude and commitment to supporting students who may have faced barriers to education.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and helping them achieve positive outcomes both academically and personally.

If you’re committed to making a positive impact and supporting children to reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits working with Educators Connected Recruitment:

We are a recruitment agency who have over a decade of experience working in childcare and education. Our passion comes from working in various child-focused settings, such as Education Recruitment, Social Work;
Nursery Teaching; SEN support as well as being a family of foster carers.

At Educators Connected, we understand that the needs of each individual setting have different requirements, thus we focus on ensuring that we respect each unique
schools’ ethos which may vary. By listening to our candidates, we can always deliver an outstanding service