Art Teacher​/Instructor

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Job Title:
Art Teacher/ Instructor
Location:
Norton College, Worcester, WR5 2BA

Salary:
Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm
Contract:
Permanent Term Time Only
Start:
September 2026
UK Applicants only - this role does not offer sponsorship

About the Role

We are seeking a creative, dedicated, and passionate Art Teacher / Art Instructor to join our growing team and play a key role in inspiring pupils through artistic expression and creativity. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next chapter of our school's journey by delivering engaging, personalised art lessons that encourage imagination, confidence, and self-expression.

Working with pupils with Special Educational Needs, you will create an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every learner can explore their creativity, develop practical artistic skills, and celebrate their individual achievements. You will work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure that pupils' learning, wellbeing, and personal development remain at the heart of everything we do.

What you will be doing

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and personalised art lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with SEN, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that encourages creativity, confidence, independence, and self-expression.
• Adapt teaching strategies and artistic activities to support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and creative development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, therapists, and families to ensure positive outcomes for every learner.
• Celebrate pupils' achievements through the display of artwork, creative projects, exhibitions, and enrichment activities that promote pride and confidence.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour management, pastoral care, and wellbeing while contributing positively to the school's creative and inclusive ethos.

What you will bring

• QTS required for Teaching position.
• A recognised qualification required for instructor position.
• Art, Fine Art, Art & Design, Creative Arts, or a related subject experience desired.
• Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• A creative, enthusiastic, and passionate approach to art education with the ability to inspire learners of varying abilities.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and supporting every pupil to achieve their full creative and personal potential.

About us

Norton College is a specialist school for secondary students aged 11-19 in Worcester and Tewkesbury.

Norton College is a specialist independent provider that aims to positively support young people who have a range of complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages.

Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process.

All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.