• About The Role

  • Job Title: Creative Arts Teacher (SEND)
    Job Location: The Grange School, Thatcham (RG2)
    Salary: Between £34,257.60 and £42,536.00 depending on experience, based on working 40 hours per week, 39.2 weeks of the year.
    Contract Type: Permanent 
     

    Are you an imaginative and passionate Creative Arts Teacher who believes in the power of artistic expression to unlock potential? Do you thrive on thinking beyond traditional teaching methods and crafting inspiring, hands-on learning experiences? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our vibrant and inclusive teaching team.

    You’ll be working with neurodiverse children and young people who may have additional needs related to communication and interaction, cognition and learning, or sensory and physical development. We are dedicated to creating a nurturing, engaging, and highly creative learning environment where every pupil’s unique strength and aspiration are celebrated.

    You’ll have the freedom to break away from conventional teaching approaches and design dynamic, arts-rich lessons that spark curiosity, self-expression, and confidence. Whether through painting, sculpture, digital media, performance, or mixed-media projects, you’ll empower pupils to explore their creativity, develop essential life skills, and find their own artistic voice.

    With small class sizes, typically just five pupils, you’ll have the opportunity to build deep, meaningful connections with each pupil, tailoring your teaching to their individual needs and passions. Your work will go beyond the classroom, helping young people discover new ways to communicate, problem-solve, and express themselves in a way that is both personal and powerful.

    Bring your artistic vision, enthusiasm, and innovative approach to a truly rewarding teaching role. Inspire, Create Transform.

     

    A day in the life of a Creative Arts Teacher will involve:

    • Leading activities, both in and outdoors, including planning, teaching and assessing learning, particularly with ‘your’ class. This might involve teaching a range of curriculum areas and providing pastoral support.
    • Monitoring and recording progress, both academically and against EHCP outcomes.
    • Working closely with pupils to maintain their engagement, motivation and to inspire them to reach their full potential.
    • Supporting individual pupils or smaller groups to help them achieve their learning goals.
    • Fostering positive relationships with Teaching Assistants in the school and ensuring that the team around the pupil is effective.
    • Supporting team members with delivery of Creative Arts across the school.

     

    To be a successful Creative Arts Teacher, you’ll need:

    • An ability to teach Creative Arts to Level 2 (GCSE/Functional Skills).
    • Patience, compassion and resilience in how you interact with our pupils and team members.
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills are important in this role as you’ll be speaking to a lot of different people at different times.
    • A driving licence and a willingness to take pupils on trips within the school vehicles.
    • A genuine interest in a career within this sector.

     

    In return for your time, you’ll get:

    • Holidays – You’ll only work term time (39.2 weeks) and get paid the additional 12.8 weeks whilst you’re off.
    • Pension scheme– Our pension scheme is based on you paying in 5%, and us adding 3%.
    • Learning & Development Opportunities – We provide comprehensive learning opportunities for team members to develop themselves.
    • Discounts – You’ll have access to brilliant discounts through the Blue Light Card and our own employee benefits platform.
    • Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing is always our priority. You’ll have access to mental health and wellbeing support. On top of this, our therapies team offers a monthly confidential check in clinic, and group reflective practice sessions.
    • Cycle2Work -The cycle to work scheme enables you to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate.
    • DBS – As this role required you to have an enhanced DBS carried out, we will cover this cost.
    • After 12 months service - You’ll be eligible for our Medicash scheme which covers a wide range of medical, health and wellbeing expenses (Including immediate access to a GP!). You’ll get life assurance paid at 2 x your annual salary, and even more high street discounts.

     

    As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS, online and social media checks, and reference validation. Due to the nature of our work, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), so we may ask you to disclose any spent or unspent criminal convictions during recruitment. This disclosure does not automatically disqualify you, and we encourage transparency at the application stage.

    At Phoenix Learning and Care, we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment where all team members feel safe to be themselves without risk of discrimination. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation, and we strive to ensure everyone can contribute authentically and openly.

Benefits

Pension

Pension

We provide a workplace pension with The People’s Pension. When you enrol, both you and Phoenix, as your employer, will contribute to your pension.

Discount with Blue Light Card

Discount with Blue Light Card

Blue Light Card offers discounts to NHS, emergency services, social care, and armed forces personnel. It partners with various UK companies to provide these discounts.

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support for personal and work-related issues affecting your job performance, health, or well-being. It includes services like counselling and financial advice.

Annual Leave

Annual Leave

Annual leave varies based on your role. We all know taking time off is important for relaxation, reducing stress, and boosting productivity.

Training Opportunities

Training Opportunities

We develop our Team Members to help them flourish and grow, offering training opportunities tailored to their needs and career goals.

After 12 months

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Our healthcare cashback scheme covers a wide range of medical and wellness expenses, including prescriptions, physiotherapy, and alternative therapies, up to £880 per year.

Critical Illness Cover

Critical Illness Cover

A tax-free, upfront payment of 1x your annual basic salary in the event of a critical life illness or accident.

Life Assurance

Life Assurance

A lump sum payment of 2x your annual basic salary should the worst happen to you to support your family and loved ones during a difficult time.

Cycle to Work

Cycle to Work

A tax-efficient program through participating employers that offers savings of up to 48% on cycling gear, including bikes up to £1100, deducted from your payslip over 12 months. This will depend on specific criteria.

Education

Our schools specialise in education for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or Additional Learning Needs (ALN), catering to Pupils from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4.

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