Teachers – Willow View School

at Willow View School, Willow View, United Kingdom

Salary

£31,689 to £37,932 a year

Closing date

20 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching

First seen

7 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Willow View School, Rochdale

Full-time

Creative Arts

KS2–KS4

Help children and young people build confidence, self-expression and resilience through inspiring, personalised creative arts education.

We are looking for a full-time Creative Arts and Humanities Teachers to join Willow View School in Rochdale, a small independent specialist school for pupils aged 6 to 18 with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Teaching KS2 to KS4 in very small classes, you will deliver engaging, personalised learning across creative disciplines such as art, design, music, drama or performance. Using nurturing, trauma-informed approaches, you will help pupils explore their creativity, express themselves safely, build confidence and re-engage with education.

What you will be doing

Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive Creative Arts lessons for pupils in KS2 to KS4.

Develop pupils’ practical skills, creative thinking, self-expression and appreciation of the arts.

Provide opportunities across creative disciplines such as art, design, music, drama or performance, according to your specialism.

Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, social, emotional and behavioural needs.

Create a safe, positive and stimulating environment where pupils feel confident to experiment and take creative risks.

Assess progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to educational reviews.

Develop and contribute to individual learning and support plans.

Promote positive behaviour through a nurturing, trauma-informed approach.

Build supportive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and other professionals.

Contribute to curriculum planning, exhibitions, performances and wider school development initiatives.

About Willow View School

Willow View School is a specialised education provision in Rochdale offering a safe, positive and supportive learning environment. Our children and young people thrive within a setting that promotes rich academic, vocational and practical learning, strong relationships, a warm and welcoming culture, and opportunities to build confidence, self-esteem and independence.

Your development

At Five Rivers, we invest in our people and support professional growth through:

High-quality training and development opportunities.

Regular supervision and support.

Access to specialist educational and trauma-informed practice training.

Opportunities to contribute to school development initiatives.

Career progression pathways across the organisation.

Hours

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week

Why join Five Rivers?

Five Rivers is a leading social enterprise dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people. You will join a passionate team and benefit from:

Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Platinum Investors in People accreditation.

Simplyhealth Medical Cash Back Scheme.

Blue Light Card discounts.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Enhanced company pension scheme.

Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

Long-service and recognition awards.

Supportive leadership and management.

About Willow View School

Type

Independent school

Pupils

30 (school census, 2025/26)

Ofsted

Good, inspected 3 May 2023

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