Job Description
Urgent Vacancy: KS4 Child Development & KS3-KS4 Art Teacher - Alternative ProvisionLocation: Hatfield, HertfordshireSalary: London Fringe MPS (£169 - £259 per day for QTS)Start Date: September 2025Contract: Minimum of 1 term (potential to extend)
Tradewind Recruitment is urgently seeking a versatile and resilient teacher to deliver KS4 Child Development and KS3-KS4 Art at a highly supportive alternative provision school in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. This is a September start role with interviews taking place this week.
This is a rewarding opportunity to teach small, focused groups of learners who thrive in structured, therapeutic environments and benefit from strong, consistent teaching relationships.
About the School:
This alternative provision supports students who have experienced challenges in mainstream settings and require a more personalised, nurturing approach to learning.
* Teaching groups range from 2 to 8 students, enabling a highly focused and responsive teaching style
* The school promotes a calm, well-structured environment focused on well-being, emotional literacy, and positive behaviour
* Staff are committed, collaborative, and passionate about re-engaging students in their education
* The curriculum combines academic learning with vocational and creative pathways tailored to the needs and interests of students
About the Role:
* Child Development: You will deliver the OCR Level 2 and NCFE Level 2 Child Care programmes to Key Stage 4 students. These include both examined and coursework-based units focusing on child growth, health, safety, and developmental support from birth to age five.
* Art: You will also teach Art to students in Key Stages 3 and 4, helping them develop creative confidence and build portfolios through engaging, hands-on projects.
Child Development Units:
* R057: Health and Well-being for Child Development (Exam)
* R058: Creating a Safe Environment & Understanding Nutritional Needs (Coursework)
* R059: Understanding Development of a Child from One to Five Years (Coursework)
These qualifications provide learners with valuable practical skills and pathways into careers in early years, education, and care.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for someone who:
* Holds QTS (daily rate: £169-£259 depending on experience)
* Is open to applications from unqualified teachers with strong vocational experience or related qualifications
* Has experience teaching KS4 Child Development and/or KS3-KS4 Art
* Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills
* Is confident working with students who may display challenging behaviour or social/emotional needs
* Is empathetic, patient, and committed to inclusive and restorative approaches to education
* Can engage and motivate learners through creative, practical, and real-world teaching
Why Work Through Tradewind?
* Be part of a supportive school where your work makes an immediate difference
* Benefit from small group teaching with the time and space to build strong relationships
* Access to ongoing CPD and specialist training, including trauma-informed and behaviour strategies
* Full support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant throughout your placement
How to Apply:
This is an urgent appointment and interviews are taking place this week. Early application is essential.
To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter to:Or call Carlo on for a confidential discussion.