Art Teacher (Specialist – SEN)
Teach Now is proud to be recruiting an inspiring Art Teacher for a rewarding full-time, permanent role within a specialist secondary setting in Hertfordshire. This unique opportunity is perfect for a creative educator who believes in the power of art to transform lives and unlock potential.
This setting supports children and young people with Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). As the Art Specialist, you will lead a vibrant, inclusive, and highly accessible art curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, using creativity to support sensory development, communication, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.
The Role
You will design and deliver engaging, multi-sensory Art lessons tailored to a wide range of needs and abilities. Working collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals, you’ll ensure every pupil can express themselves creatively and experience success. You’ll also take a lead on curriculum development, ensuring progression, continuity, and innovation across the school, while embedding art into cross-curricular projects and whole-school events.
The Ideal Candidate
We welcome applications from qualified teachers with QTS and a background in Art or a related creative discipline. SEN experience is desirable but not essential—what matters most is your passion for inclusive education, adaptability, and commitment to seeing every child thrive. Experience with sensory-based learning, alternative communication methods (such as PECS or Makaton), or therapeutic art approaches would be an advantage.
Why Apply?
• A truly meaningful role where creativity makes a daily impact
• Supportive, multidisciplinary working environment
• Opportunities for professional development in SEN and inclusive practice
• Term-time working hours (8:30am–4:00pm)
• Competitive salary on the SEN pay scale
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance