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Job Title: Art and DT Teacher
Location: Bluebank School, Whittington Moor, Derbyshire, S41 8LQ
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8.30am - 4.00pm
Salary: £39,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available
About the Role
Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive? Are you passionate about using creativity and practical learning to unlock potential?
We're looking for an enthusiastic and resilient Art & Design Technology Teacher to join our dedicated team, delivering engaging, personalised learning for pupils with additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire young people through creative expression while making a genuine difference to their lives.
You'll create a nurturing, inclusive classroom where pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to achieve their very best. Whether designing exciting art projects or delivering practical DT lessons, you'll help develop confidence, independence and essential life skills alongside academic progress.
What you will be doing
- Plan and deliver engaging Art and Design Technology lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
- Create inspiring learning environments that encourage creativity, curiosity and achievement.
- Differentiate learning to ensure every pupil can access the curriculum and make meaningful progress.
- Assess, monitor and celebrate pupil achievement, using assessment to inform future planning.
- Promote positive behaviour through nurturing, therapeutic approaches.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic support.
- Act as a Form Tutor where required, supporting EHCP reviews, pupil progress and parent communication.
What you will bring
- QTS or equivalent required
- Has experience teaching Art and/or Design Technology.
- Believes every child can succeed and is passionate about helping pupils reach their full potential.
- Delivers creative, engaging and differentiated lessons.
- Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have SEN and/or SEMH needs.
- Experience within an SEN environment is desirable, but not essential—your passion, creativity and commitment are what matter most.
- Driving licence required
About Bluebank School
Bluebank School is an Acorn Education school in Chesterfield, supporting pupils with SEMH and complex needs. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued and supported. Small classes and personalised programmes help pupils develop academic, social, and life skills. Our inclusive approach empowers young people to grow in confidence, resilience, and independence.
Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.
We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.
Why Join Us?
We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
- Life Assurance
- Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
- “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
- Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
- Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
- Hundreds of UK and international discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
- Critical illness cover
- Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.
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