Art & Design Teacher

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Job Title: Art & Design Teacher
Location: Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Rota: Monday 8.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: March 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first. That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, giving you 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay .

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW, and others will soon join in. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join !

About the Role

At Glebedale School, creativity is more than a subject - it's a powerful way for pupils to explore ideas, express emotions and develop confidence.

We're looking for a passionate Art & Design Teacher who can bring energy, imagination and inspiration to the classroom. In this role, you'll help pupils discover their creative voice while developing the artistic skills, resilience and pride that come from creating something truly their own.

As our Art & Design Teacher, you'll deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that encourage pupils to experiment with different materials, techniques and ideas. You'll create a safe and supportive environment where learners feel confident to take creative risks, celebrate individuality and develop their artistic abilities.

Working alongside a supportive team, you'll also contribute to the wider creative life of the school, helping pupils experience the joy and confidence that comes from artistic achievement.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Art & Design lessons across a range of media
• Encouraging creativity, experimentation and self-expression
• Developing pupils' technical and creative skills
• Adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Creating an inclusive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued
• Tracking and recording progress, assessment and achievement
• Supporting pupils towards accredited qualifications where appropriate
• Contributing to wider creative opportunities and enrichment activities across the school

Who We're Looking For

You are a creative and reflective practitioner who believes every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed.

You will have:

• QTS or QTLS (Qualified Teacher Status / Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills)
• Experience teaching Art & Design
• A passion for inclusive, pupil-centred education
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Experience working within SEN or alternative provision (desirable but not essential)

About Us

Glebedale School is an independent special school for boys and girls aged 7-16 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and additional needs.

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, we provide a nurturing environment with small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios. Our broad, ambitious curriculum combines therapy, education, and personal development, enabling pupils to achieve nationally recognised qualifications.
Rated "Good" by Ofsted (December 2022), we prepare pupils to become resilient learners and capable future citizens.

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

Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.

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.