Art Tutor (Part-time)

TROWBRIDGE, WILTSHIRE

Support, nurture, inspire, empower

on track ADVANCE

On Track Advance delivers a post-16 programme designed to provide a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students can excel academically, grow personally, and prepare for their future lives. We foster skills such as critical thinking, creativity, resilience, and teamwork. Our supportive pastoral care ethos ensures that every student feels valued, respected, and equipped to face challenges with confidence. Students study a bespoke programme which is designed to meet their individual needs.

The role

You will play a key role in delivering engaging and meaningful art education, helping pupils to re-engage with learning, express themselves creatively and achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching Art to secondary-aged pupils, ensuring they develop skills, knowledge and confidence and make good progress.
• Planning and delivering a sequenced curriculum that builds learning over time and supports agreed outcomes.
• Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs, including timely intervention where required.
• Creating a positive, supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and creativity.
• Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and wider staff to support pupils’ academic and emotional development.
• Supporting the Thrive Practitioners in 1:1 and Group sessions.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of safeguarding and always prioritising the welfare of pupils.

About You

You will be a creative, committed teacher who is passionate about making a difference to young people. Ideally, you will:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent preferred).
• Be able to teach Art to GCSE and/or Level 2 standard.
• Have experience teaching Art to secondary-aged pupils.
• Be confident in planning and delivering lessons using a range of teaching approaches.
• Have an understanding, or interest in, working with pupils with SEN or additional needs.
• Be calm, patient and resilient, with a positive approach to behaviour and engagement.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting every young person to reach their potential.

For further details on this role, download our Information Pack for Job Applicants

On track education

On Track Education provides specialist education for young people with diverse and complex needs. Established in 2004 by a dedicated team of Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers, we now operate nine independent schools across England. At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to providing a nurturing, personalised, needs-led educational experience that restores young people’s self-confidence and self-motivation through flexible programmes that combine academic, vocational, and outdoor learning opportunities.

Why join us?

• Be part of a nationwide group of schools led by innovative, supportive professionals
• Work in a setting that combines a holistic approach to learning with a strong focus on emotional and social development
• Help make a lasting difference to the lives of young people who may have been educationally overlooked in traditional settings
• Join a welcoming, committed and supportive team

Salary& benefits

FTE salary: £27,510 - £34,200 per annum. Pro rata for 2 days a week, and dependent on qualifications and experience

Company benefits include:

• Workplace pension
• Online GP access
• Retailer discounts
• Wellbeing programmes
• Free eye tests and flu jabs

To find out more about our staff benefits, click here.

working hours

Part-time: 2 days per week, chosen by the candidate.

Working hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Thursday. School is closed on Fridays.

Closing date

Completed application forms must be submitted by 5pm on Thursday 9th July. Please note that applications will be viewed on receipt, and we reserve the right to close the role early.

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Safeguarding and equality statement

On Track Education Services is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and all staff are required to remain vigilant and responsive to any child protection concerns.

As part of our safer recruitment process, robust pre-employment checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, as amended by the Exceptions Orders 1975, 2013 and 2020, therefore, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed. If disclosed in error, they will not be taken into consideration.

On Track Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.