Teacher - Art - West Alternate Provision College

About Us

West Sussex Alternative Provision College (WSAPC) is an educational establishment based across the county on seven separate sites, providing education for pupils who are permanently excluded, at risk of exclusion or too ill to attend school. Our ethos is to provide FOCUS (Future, Opportunities, Curriculum, Us, School) for our pupils to re-engage them in their learning and support re-integration to mainstream provision.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly effective teacher to play a key role in the delivery of our Art Curriculum for Key Stage 3 and 4. The successful candidate will have an important role in delivering high quality lessons, increasing the opportunities for a broad and balanced curriculum.

This would be an ideal role for someone who is passionate about providing outstanding provision for children who may present with challenging behaviour, and who understands complex needs and some experience in social and emotional health difficulties.

• Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires our students & colleagues.
• Be creative in designing, upholding & delivering a rigorous, academic curriculum.
• Believe that every student can & will succeed.
• Be flexible, strategic & resilient with an ability to work collaboratively with other specialist agencies and contribute towards the continued development of WSAPC.
• Have the highest ambitions for our students, the College & themselves.
• Have excellent organisational & ICT skills.
• Have an enthusiasm for their subjects & the ability to share this with students.
• Have excellent subject knowledge and the ability to deliver additional subjects.
• Achieve outstanding student outcomes.
• The skills & determination to make a significant difference to the lives of the community we serve.
• Experience of effectively risk assessing activities.

• QTS/QTLS
• First Degree or Certificate of Education
• Substantial and relevant experience with Special Educational Needs, preferably SEMH
• Relevant and recent professional development conducive to the post
• Experience of contributing to successful Ofsted outcomes

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre‑employment checks, including references and Disclosure & Barring Service check.

WSAPC is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications for all vacancies from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

The closing date is a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received and call those shortlisted for immediate interview. An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.