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Art & Design Teacher
Lift Wishmore, Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
7 May 2026 at 1:09pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34398 - £46839 per annum
Art & Design Teacher job summary
Salary: MPR + SEN Allowance + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Part Time / Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Are you a creative Art and Design teacher with a strong background in SEND, looking to make a meaningful difference in a supportive and inclusive setting?
Lift Wishmore is seeking a dedicated and creative teacher to join our team. As a specialist school for boys aged 7-16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, we provide a nurturing, personalised learning environment where creativity plays a vital role in student development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspiring practitioner who can use Art and Design to engage, motivate, and support students with additional needs, helping them to express themselves and build confidence.
We're looking for someone who:
* Has experience in SEND/SEMH and understands how to support complex learning and emotional needs
* Is an energetic Art and Design specialist and can deliver engaging, creative, and accessible lessons
* Champions inclusion and creates a strong sense of belonging for every student
* Holds high expectations and supports every learner to achieve their full potential
In return, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with access to specialist resources, therapeutic approaches, and excellent opportunities for professional development.
If you're committed to transforming lives through creativity and education, and have the expertise to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
About Lift Wishmore
Lift Wishmore is a nurturing and ambitious school for students aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Autism and ADHD. Currently serving 90 boys, we are excited to become a co-educational school from September 2025, with plans to expand our junior provision and grow to 120 pupils over the next four years.
Our vibrant, purpose-built campus including a new junior building offers a visually inspiring and inclusive learning environment. We deliver a tailored curriculum designed to meet diverse needs, with a strong focus on reading, core academic subjects, and engaging GCSE options such as Business & Enterprise, Food & Nutrition, and Art.
Therapeutic support is central to our approach. Working in partnership with Surrey County Council, the National Autistic Society, and using the Thrive Approach, we prioritise emotional well-being and holistic development. Beyond the classroom, students can access enriching activities including Forest School, theatre trips, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
We are deeply committed to community engagement, regularly hosting parent events, supporting charities, and working closely with local primary schools and organisations.
At Lift Wishmore, we empower every student to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially and to build a positive and successful future.
Who is Lift Schools?
We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
* Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
* Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
* Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
* Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
The role is due to commence September 2026. This is a part time / full time permanent position.
Closing date: 6 May 2026
Interviews: W/b 11 May 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Prior to employment all staff (paid or voluntary) are DBS checked for their suitability to work with children and young people. For more information on the Disclosure Barring Service, please click the link below.
Once the member of staff joins our school, they complete online Safeguarding training provided by Educare and sign an online AET Code of Conduct. Refresher training is provided every academic year by either one of the safeguarding team or an outside provider.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Lift Wishmore
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 16
- School size
- 85 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Lift Wishmore website
Lift Wishmore is a nurturing and ambitious school for students aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including Autism and ADHD. Currently serving 90 boys, we are excited to become a co-educational school from September 2025, with plans to expand our junior provision and grow to 120 pupils over the next four years.
Our vibrant, purpose-built campus — including a new junior building — offers a visually inspiring and inclusive learning environment. We deliver a tailored curriculum designed to meet diverse needs, with a strong focus on reading, core academic subjects, and engaging GCSE options such as Business & Enterprise, Food & Nutrition, and Art.
Therapeutic support is central to our approach. Working in partnership with Surrey County Council, the National Autistic Society, and using the Thrive Approach, we prioritise emotional well-being and holistic development. Beyond the classroom, students can access enriching activities including Forest School, theatre trips, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
We are deeply committed to community engagement, regularly hosting parent events, supporting charities, and working closely with local primary schools and organisations.
At Lift Wishmore, we empower every student to thrive — academically, emotionally, and socially — and to build a positive and successful future.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
Our mission:
We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
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