Art Teacher (Qualified) – Full Time Paid to scale depending on experience Location: Rural school near Andover, Hampshire Start Date: September A specialist secondary school dedicated to supporting young people aged 11 to 17 with autism is seeking a highly motivated and fully qualified Art Teacher to join their dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a unique educational setting that focuses on nurturing creativity, independence, and personal development for all students. About the School Situated in a peaceful rural area near Andover, the school provides specialist education tailored to meet the needs of students with autism. The school’s ethos is centered on creating a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment where every student can thrive. The student body is diverse, with a strong focus on individual progress and wellbeing. The school places great importance on employing staff who are passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives and who are committed to inclusive education. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Art lessons that inspire creativity and develop artistic skills tailored to the needs of students with autism. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that accommodate a range of learning styles and abilities. You will also contribute to the overall curriculum development and participate in wider school activities and initiatives. You will be supported in the classroom by Learning Support Assistants (LSA), enabling you to focus on delivering effective teaching while ensuring all students receive the individual support they need to succeed. Key Responsibilities: Deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated Art lessons to students aged 11-17 with autism Plan, prepare, and assess student work in line with school policies and curriculum standards Work collaboratively with LSAs to support student learning and behaviour management Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to students and parents as appropriate Contribute to curriculum development and extra-curricular activities within the department Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment Candidate Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential Experience working with students with autism or in a specialist educational setting is highly desirable Strong subject knowledge in Art and the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse needs Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Reliable transport is essential due to the school’s rural location Full enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or willingness to obtain at own cost Contract Details: Full-time position, starting September Temporary contract initially, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful probationary period This role offers a rewarding career opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Art Teacher who wants to make a real difference in a specialist school environment. If you are passionate about creativity and supporting young people with autism, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and we will be in touch All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website