Art Teacher/Instructor (Maternity Cover)
Location: Crosshill School
Crosshill School
Salisbury Road
Darwen
BB3 1HZ
Job Title: Art Teacher/Instructor (Maternity Cover)
Grade/Salary: UQT 1-6, £22,601 to £35,259, MPS 1 - UPS 3, £32,916 to £51,048 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours, Full Time
Closing Date: Monday, 1st June 2026
Required From: Tuesday,1st September 2026
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.
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Our Employee Benefits
- Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution or the
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
- Networking opportunities across our trust
- Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
- Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
- Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.
This school 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 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. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.
