SEN Teacher (with Lead responsibility for Art & Creativity)

Fosse Way School, Bath, Somerset, BA3 3AL

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  24 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) SEN Allowance: £2,679 per annum, pro rata plus TLR2a £3527

SEN Teacher (with Lead responsibility for Art & Creativity) job summary

Art teacher

• MPS - UPS3
• Permanent role
• Start date: January 2026

We are committed to, and passionate about, the learning and progress of our pupils. Staff and governors have high aspirations for our children and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all. We are a hardworking and enthusiastic team who enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working within a school environment. There is a happy and positive atmosphere in which children can fulfil their potential and grow in self-confidence with respect for the people and environment around them.

As our Art teacher, you will:

• Act as a dedicated tutor for an assigned group of pupils
• Lead and develop the art curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of our pupils.
• Maintain a calm, positive classroom atmosphere and adapt flexibly to changing situations.
• Contribute to preparing pupils for any external assessments or showcases relevant to the art curriculum.
• Plan and deliver stimulating, well-structured art lessons across all pathways.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, adapting teaching to individual needs.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives and professional development.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent communication skills and strong emotional literacy.
• Resilience and calmness in challenging environments.
• A genuine passion for special education and putting pupils’ needs first.
• Ability to inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities.
• Flexibility and a good sense of humour under pressure.
• Experience or willingness to lead a curriculum area collaboratively.

We can offer you:

• Students who will make you smile everyday
• A supportive and encouraging leadership team dedicated to your professional growth.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Working as part of a creative, hardworking, and enthusiastic team.
• Access to excellent and exciting indoor and outdoor learning environments
• A positive, happy atmosphere where pupils grow in confidence and respect.
• An excellent Employee Assistance Programme offering a wealth of professional advice & support
• The support of a Trust who like us, values its employees and respects our school’s individuality

Applicants from specialist or mainstream settings are encouraged. The position will be an excellent opportunity for colleagues looking for a new challenge in their teaching career.

We warmly encourage visits to our school so you can see for yourself all we can offer. Please email the school office to arrange to arrange a convenient time.

All applications should be made via MyNewTerm

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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.

About Fosse Way School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fosse Way School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fosse-way-school-bath

Thank you for expressing an interest in working at Fosse Way School.

Fosse Way School is a special school located in Radstock, just south of Bath on the edge of the Mendip hills. It is extremely popular and has 220 pupils on roll. Our pupils have moderate or severe learning difficulties, with many having communication and language difficulties, including a diagnosis of autism. Due to its popularity, it has been oversubscribed for a number of years. The school worked closely with an active parent support group which was successful in its bid to set up a new school – The Mendip School.

Fosse Way School is a member of The Partnership Trust, which is a multi-academy trust.

Fosse Way School runs the Specialist Autism Support Service a service commissioned by Bath and North East Somerset Local Authority to support autistic children and young adults up to the age of 25 across the county. We also run the local SEND network and behavior service. We were the first school in the UK to set up Project Search, a work-based supported internship, in conjunction with Bath Royal United Hospital. On site we run our training café Longfellows where students are able to take part in valuable work based learning opportunities. Fosse Way also has a residential provision for up to 12 students.

We would welcome applications from people who may currently be working in mainstream schools. A full training and support programme is offered to those who may not have previously worked in a special school.

If you would like to find out more about Fosse Way please visit our website or come in and have a tour of the school.

If you decide to apply, may I thank you for your time in putting your application together and the interest you have shown in Fosse Way.

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