Art Teacher/Instructor (Maternity Cover)
Crosshill School
Salisbury Road, Darwen, BB3 1HZ
Job details
Job Title: Art Teacher/Instructor (Maternity Cover)
Grade/Salary: UQT 1-6 £22,601 to £35,259, MPS1 to UPS3, £32,916 to £51,048 + SEN Allowance of £2,787 (Dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours, Full Time
Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026
Required From: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Responsibilities
We are seeking a passionate, skilled and compassionate teacher/instructor to join our team. This role involves planning and delivering a creative, inclusive Art curriculum tailored to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The aim is to develop students’ creativity, confidence and self‑expression through a wide range of artistic activities, while supporting their individual learning needs and wellbeing.
The teacher is responsible for ensuring pupil progress and engagement through well‑structured, differentiated lessons, regular assessment and personalised support. The role also includes creating a safe, organised learning environment, managing resources, and promoting positive behaviour and independence.
Ongoing professional development, teamwork and active participation in school life are essential, alongside upholding the school’s values, policies and high standards.
Benefits
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifice scheme to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash with benefits to everyday healthcare bills, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering emotional, financial and legal support
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face‑to‑Face counselling service
Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care, and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service, which will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
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