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Art Teacher

Springwell Leeds Academy, Leeds, LS10 3JA

This job expired on 24 September 2019 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  24 September 2019 at 1am

• Date listed

  27 August 2019

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,720 to £39,406
• Additional allowances:

  As we are a growing Academy it may also provide an opportunity of further leadership opportunities in the future. ; +SEN point £2,149

Art Teacher job summary

Springwell Leeds Academy requires an exceptional, versatile teacher of Art who is passionate about providing the best possible education and care for vulnerable students. This post will involve teaching Art up to GCSE level as well as supporting none specialist teachers in delivering art to all students as required. Significant training, time and support is given to ensure that staff are confident in delivering high quality learning. All of our sites operate in line with best practise in an SEMH provision, which is a nurturing type curriculum model with significant investment in therapeutic and wrap around support for our students.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join our Academy as systems become fully established and will form strong links with our two other art teachers at the North and East sites. This is a strong team who also work closely with other staff in the expressive arts faculty. You won’t be starting from the complete beginning as you will have the template in place from the experiences of the first year curriculum plans. However, this post will provide the opportunity to create a bespoke, creative programme of study for students who require something different from a mainstream offering.

This position would suit a teacher with a proven track record of exceptional practice, who is able to work with vulnerable pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH). It would suit an individual who is passionate about making a real difference to student’s life chances and supporting them in achieving their potential in essential life skills, which is a high priority for Springwell Leeds. The ability to be creative and use imaginative flair to engage is essential, along with having resilience, drive and high expectations to inspire students to achieve.

Commitment to safeguarding

Springwell Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Springwell Leeds Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 304 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Springwell Leeds Academy website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: l.harper@springwellacademyleeds.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springwell-leeds-academy (opens in new tab)

Springwell Leeds Academy is a special school for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

We are located on three sites accross the city of Leeds in Middleton, Seacroft and Tinshill - check job details for where each role is based.

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