EduAtlas

Art Teacher

at Talocher School, Wonastow Road, United Kingdom

Salary
MPS
Closing date
30 November 2026
Start
Not given in the advert
Type of post
Teaching
Contract
Fixed Term Contract
First seen
1 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Turn creativity into confidence.

Talocher School are looking to recruit an outstanding Art Teacher to join our Teaching team on a fixed term basis! We are looking for an ambitious, energetic and committed teacher who will expand the learning experiences of our pupils. The successful candidate will be teaching and supporting our young people who may have autism, emotional behavioural difficulties, ADHD and associated complex needs.

About the school:

Talocher School is a specialist school for girls and boys aged 7 to 19 with social, emotional and mental health needs some also have an ASC diagnosis. We currently have registration for 60 students. The school provides a warm, welcoming and flexible environment for young people who are unable to attend mainstream education because of their additional learning needs.

As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

Above all, we provide a supportive and collaborative working environment where you can flourish in your career and feel incredibly rewarded by helping those who need it most.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and delivering engaging art lessons that inspire creativity, imagination and self-expression - supporting students' personal, social and emotional development through creative learning experiences.

• Nurturing a positive and inclusive learning environment where all learners feel encouraged - developing their artistic knowledge, skills and techniques aligned with their own individual starting points.

• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and wider school staff to support student achievement and wellbeing.

• Creating exciting opportunities for students to showcase and celebrate their work.

• Organising and maintaining art materials, equipment, and classroom spaces, ensuring health and safety requirements are met.

• Keeping up to date with curriculum developments and best practices in art education.

About you:

We're looking for someone who...

• Has a passion for Art and creative education.

• Holds a relevant teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).

• Can deliver engaging lessons that nurture creativity.

• Builds positive relationships with students, families and colleagues.

• Has a strong understanding of Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

• Is experienced in supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN), including ASD and SEMH (desirable but we’d love to see it!).

• Has awareness or training in Trauma Informed Practice (a big plus!).

• Is committed to inclusive education, with the ability to adapt and bring out the best in every learner.

• Has a positive, proactive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for making a difference 💫

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme

• Blue light discounts

• Comprehensive induction

• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression

• Workplace pension (Teacher pension scheme - QTS requirement)

• Paid for enhanced DBS

• Wellbeing support

• Cycle to work scheme

• Teacher's payscale and much more!

If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

About Talocher School

Type
Independent school

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