Job Title: KS4 Art Teacher - SEMH
Area: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Rate: £140 - £220 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
About the School
Are you a creative, resilient, and passionate KS4 Art Teacher looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a specialist SEMH provision in Leeds that supports students who have experienced disrupted education and require a nurturing, trauma‑informed approach.
The school provides a highly supportive, therapeutic environment with small class sizes, strong pastoral systems, and a team committed to helping every student re-engage with learning. As a KS4 Art Teacher, you will play a vital role in helping students express themselves, build confidence, and achieve meaningful accreditation in Art.
As a KS4 Art Teacher, you will:
Deliver engaging Art lessons tailored to KS4 learners working toward GCSE or equivalent qualifications.
Plan and differentiate creative projects that support emotional expression and personal development.
Build strong, trusting relationships with students using a trauma‑informed, relational approach.
Work collaboratively with behaviour specialists, pastoral staff, and the SENCO to ensure consistent support.What We're Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent.
Experience teaching Art at KS4, ideally with experience in SEMH or alternative provision.
A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to behaviour and emotional regulation.
Ability to adapt teaching to meet a wide range of needs and learning styles.To be eligible, you must:
Hold Right to Work in the UK.
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service OR be willing to apply for one.
Provide two professional, child‑related references.Why work with us?
Competitive daily rate based on experience and responsibilities.
Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.
Long‑term, stable role with potential for progression within a forward‑thinking provision.If you are a dedicated KS4 Art Teacher ready to inspire and support young people in an SEMH setting in Leeds, please apply with your up‑to‑date CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and complete all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.
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