Art and PSHE Teacher
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Edgware, London |
| Area | North London, United Kingdom |
| Sector | |
| Salary | £180 - £240 per day + D.O.E |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | DA/PSHEART/BRENTRIVE_1759506124 |
| Job Views | 5 |
- Description
Art & PSHE Teacher Location: North-West London Salary: £180-£240 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications) Contract Type: Full-time / Long-term supply
About the School
We've partnered with a fantastic alternative provision which caters to mixed students aged 5 to 16, many of whom have experienced disrupted education, behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health needs. Classes are small, caring, and supportive with high staff-to-student ratios. The school emphasises inclusion, re-engagement, personal development, and preparing students for successful transitions back into mainstream education, further education, or employment.
Role Purpose
To design, plan, and deliver creative, inclusive and engaging art and PSHE lessons that support the holistic development of students. The successful candidate will help foster a safe and positive learning environment, support students with diverse needs including SEN, and contribute to the curriculum and enrichment activities that promote wellbeing, self-expression, resilience, and personal growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality Art lessons and PSHE sessions across Key Stage 1-4 (ages 5-16), aligned with school vision and statutory requirements.
- Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of students who may have SEN, behavioural challenges, disrupted learning histories, or irregular attendance.
- Use creative teaching methods (art projects, media, discussion, role-play, reflective work) to support emotional, social, and personal development.
- Monitor student progress, provide feedback, assess PSHE & Art outcomes, and maintain records.
- Collaborate with SENCO, pastoral staff, parents/carers, and external agencies to support students' wellbeing and academic progress.
- Contribute to enrichment: after-school clubs, displays, exhibitions, cross-curricular work, and whole-school PSHE initiatives.
- Maintain classroom management and positive behaviour support, de-escalation strategies when needed.
Qualifications & Skills Must-Haves
- Qualified Teacher Status (QT S) or equivalent, preferable but not always mandatory; strong experience in Art and/or PSHE teaching acceptable.
- Enhanced Child DBS.
- Experience of working with pupils aged 5-16, especially those with SEN and/or challenging behaviour.
- Strong subject knowledge in Art, and excellent understanding of PSHE/RSE (Relationships & Sex Education), health education, wellbeing, etc.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust with students, parents, and other staff.
- Creativity, ability to engage students through interactive and expressive methods.
- Ability to plan and manage differentiated tasks and support learners with varying social, emotional and academic needs.
Our Offer
- Supportive, small setting where you can make a real difference.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Close collaboration with pastoral and SEN staff.
- Opportunity to shape the Art & PSHE curriculum and enrichment.
Additional Information
Each candidate will be subject to a DBS and police check where required. A successful candidate will also provide at least two references from their previous employers.
If you are interested in the role, click the apply button or can send your CV to Deji Agbaje at Veritas Education London, see contact details below.
Call: 0203 026 6150 or Email: dagbaje@veritas-education.com
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
