Job Description

Start Date: April 2026Contract: Full-time, Permanent or Long-termLocation: TonbridgeSalary: Competitive (based on experience + SEN allowance)

Are you a creative, inspiring, and patient Art Teacher with QTS? We are seeking a passionate and innovative Art Teacher (with Qualified Teacher Status) to join a specialist SEN school in Tonbridge. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine and lasting impact on the lives of young people with a range of additional needs.

About the School

This well-established SEN school supports students with a variety of needs including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and mild to moderate learning difficulties. The school is known for its nurturing environment, therapeutic approach, and commitment to enabling every learner to thrive academically, socially, and creatively.

The Role

As the school's Art Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging, differentiated Art lessons to secondary-aged students with SEN
• Plan creative projects that build students' confidence and artistic skills
• Adapt teaching methods to meet a wide range of learning needs and communication styles
• Work closely with the SENCO, therapists, and support staff to ensure personalised progress
• Foster a classroom environment that is safe, calm, and encourages self-expression
• Support wider school activities, enrichment programmes, and cross-curricular art projects

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Essential
• Experience teaching Art at KS3/KS4 (SEN experience highly desirable)
• A creative, flexible, and trauma-informed teaching approach
• Strong behaviour-management skills rooted in empathy and positive relationships
• A passion for supporting young people with diverse needs
• Ability to adapt curriculum content to meet individual learner profiles

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Excellent facilities including dedicated art spaces and therapeutic resources
• Ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training opportunities
• A leadership team that values creativity, wellbeing, and professional growth
• A rewarding role where your teaching genuinely changes lives

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. xbpsjku We accept applications from all sections of the community.'