Urgent Vacancy: KS4 Child Development & KS3-KS4 Art Teacher - Alternative Provision
Location: Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Salary: London Fringe MPS (£169 - £259 per day for QTS)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: 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 studentsAbout 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 teachingWhy 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 placementHow 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 (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion