Art Teacher

Art Teacher (Temp-to-Perm)

Location: Childwall, Liverpool

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: 08:30 – 15:30, Monday to Friday (Term time only)

Pay Rate: £120 – £200 per day (depending on experience)

Are you an imaginative and resilient Art Teacher who believes that creativity can unlock a child's full potential? Do you want to make a tangible, daily difference in a school where art is used as a powerful tool for self-expression and therapy?

We are seeking a dedicated Art Teacher for a rewarding temp-to-perm position starting this September at a vibrant specialist school in Childwall.

The Role

In this role, you won't just be teaching techniques; you will be creating a safe, inspiring space for young people to explore their creativity. You will be delivering tailored art lessons to children and young people with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs (SEMH), and Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASD).

This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday role with the genuine opportunity to transition into a permanent contract with the school.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver creative, highly adapted art lessons that cater to a diverse range of learning and emotional needs.

Use art as a medium to build confidence, manage anxiety, and support pupils' SEMH needs.

Foster a structured, predictable, and sensory-friendly classroom environment suitable for pupils with ASD.

Work collaboratively with fantastic onsite Teaching Assistants and support staff to ensure every child feels safe and included.

Manage behavior with empathy, patience, and positive de-escalation strategies.

What We Are Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) is preferred, but highly experienced, passionate Unqualified Teachers or Instructors with an artistic background are welcome to apply.

Proven experience supporting children with MLD, SEMH, and/or ASD.

A warm, patient, and resilient personality with excellent behavior management skills.

An understanding of how to differentiate lessons to make art accessible to all ability levels.

A current, enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Why Apply?

Pay: Competitive daily rates from £120 to £200, paid weekly.

Work-Life Balance: Great working hours (08:30 – 15:30) with no weekend work.

Temp-to-Perm: A brilliant "try before you buy" opportunity to ensure the school is the perfect fit for your long-term career.

Location: Based in the beautiful area of Childwall, with excellent public transport links and free onsite parking.

How to Apply

If you are ready to bring color, structure, and joy into the lives of these incredible young people, we want to hear from you!

Please click 'Apply Now' and submit your up-to-date CV, or contact our team directly for more information.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to strict safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and professional references.