Art Teacher

Teacher of art with the ability to teach photography would be desirable but not essential. Main scale/UPS or unqualified, full time, initially a maternity cover contract. To start September 2024 or sooner if available.

Do you have a real passion for working with young people and looking for a new challenge?

Can you build positive relationships with children and young people and make a difference?

Are you enthusiastic, resilient and have a flexible approach?

Do you have the experience and passion to give the most vulnerable young people the best chance to succeed?

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of art to work in our unique school. You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference to children and young people’s lives. We are looking for someone who possesses a variety of special skills which can be used when working with young people. 

Abbey View School is an alternative provision free school, catering for up to 40 pupils (age 11 to 16) who are at risk of exclusion from main stream education. It was founded in 2013 following a successful bid to the Department for Education from its three founding secondary schools: Chipping Campden School, Cleeve School and Tewkesbury School. Abbey View School provides its students with a chance to reflect and reform within a happy, safe and supportive environment, which promotes sound emotional well-being and safe lifestyles.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Nadya Mounsor, Office Manager on 01684 292829.

Applications should be returned to nadya.mounsor@abbey-view.org.uk by no later than 12pm on Monday 29th April 2024. You will also need to complete Part 2 of the application form which can be found on supporting documents.  Interview date to be confirmed.

Abbey View is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people ​and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.    We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to ​satisfactory Enhanced DBS certification and other relevant pre-employment checks. 

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