Teacher/Instructor of Art

New Horizons School
Teacher / Instructor of Art
Permanent - Part time
19.5 hours per week (0.6FTE/3 days)
Unqualified Teacher Scale to Qualified main to upper pay scale
UQT 1-6 to MPS 1-6 /UPS 1-3
Pro-rata starting salary from £14,239 per annum

New Horizons Special School is a nurturing and inclusive specialist provision for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our mission is to re-engage young people with learning, raise aspirations and ensure every pupil achieves positive academic, social and emotional outcomes. We place relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment where pupils feel safe, valued and able to succeed.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and resilient Teacher of Art to join our dedicated team on a 0.6 FTE (three days per week) basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate practitioner to deliver Art across both the primary and secondary phases, inspiring pupils through engaging and meaningful creative experiences that support both academic success and personal development.

The successful candidate will teach Art across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 and will lead the delivery of accredited pathways, including BTEC Art and Design. We are looking for someone who can nurture creativity, build confidence and self-expression, and provide pupils with opportunities to develop practical skills and artistic techniques. The ability to create a stimulating and inclusive learning environment that engages pupils with SEMH and ASD needs is essential.

Experience of working with pupils with additional needs would be advantageous, but applications are welcomed from excellent teachers who are committed to inclusive education and passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring fresh ideas, develop enriching opportunities and showcase the creative achievements of our pupils both within school and the wider community.

The successful candidate will be joining a school and Trust that are ambitious for their pupils and staff. You will work within a highly supportive and collaborative team where professional development is valued and opportunities for growth are actively encouraged.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school. If you would like to arrange a visit or have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ross Maryan, Principal, on 01323 691000 or via email at office.nh@sabden.org.uk.

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. We are three special schools and we strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.

For an application pack, please download the application form (Microsoft Word) and job description (PDF) from the document section at the bottom of this page.

Closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 6th October 2026

Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Interviews are planned to be held week commencing 12th or 19th October 2026

For further information about New Horizons, please visit SABDEN’s website by clicking here: 

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring Service (DBS).