Art and Creative Media Teacher

As Art and Creative Media Teacher at High Peak School, you will be an integral part of our team who put the children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a dynamic teacher who will use their artistic experience to develop our digital technology and creative curriculum. You will set out schemes of work to facilitate delivery of the curriculum from Key Stage 2, leading to accredited awards for a range of abilities at Key Stage 4 (including GCSE Art and the Cambridge National in Creative iMedia).

You will plan, assess and deliver outstanding teaching and learning using proven methods and approaches that enable all young people to learn, whilst ensuring that pastoral needs are also met. You will establish excellent relationships with parents and carers and inspire trust and confidence in pupils, colleagues, families and other professionals.

For this position, we are seeking individuals who either hold QTS or possess a strong teaching background and are ready to pursue their teaching qualification. We are keen to hear from teachers who have experience working with children with autism spectrum conditions and social emotional and mental health needs, however, due to the supportive culture at High Peak School, this position may also be suitable for mainstream and ECTs who feel they are ready to take on a challenge.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate a proven ability to deliver high-quality, lively and effective primary/secondary teaching, engaging and motivating young people throughout their education. They should have a genuine passion for supporting students in their learning and development and a strong commitment to making a positive impact on their lives and education.

High Peak School, part of Kedleston Group Limited, is a specialist primary and secondary school providing provision for young people aged 7 to 18 years with Autism and associated social, emotional, behavioural and communication needs.

We look for people to join our staff team who have the creativity and enthusiasm needed to deliver the best outcomes for the children and young people.

Kedleston Group Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You will be expected to engage in annual safeguarding training, be familiar with key policies and ensure you know the steps to take should you be made aware of a safeguarding or child protection concern. You will remain vigilant and act swiftly if you have concerns about a child and be an appropriate role model for both children and colleagues at all times.

At Kedleston Group, our vision is simple, every provision we operate will be recognised as 'outstanding' in every way.

We will never be the biggest, but we will lead, and others will follow.

£30,000 MPS1 to £46,525 UPS3 per year + £2,539 SEN allowance, We very much welcome applications from teachers wishing to transition from mainstream to working with smaller groups of students in special education. We will help you build your expertise and confidence to deliver high quality, lively and effective classroom teaching in an autism-friendly way through our ongoing package of training, CPD and one to one supervision.

Why work for us?

• a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement


• a comprehensive induction programme so you can hit the ground running


• continued professional development and training


• contributions to your pension


• a friendly, passionate team committed to getting the best outcomes for our young people


Benefits include:

• £500 refer-a-friend bonus


• OFSTED bonuses


• life assurance


• cycle to work scheme and laptop loans


• discounts on cinema trips, electronics, fashion, home and garden, travel, groceries, gifts, utilities, health and fitness


• birthday treats


• long service and employee of the month awards


• employee assistance and counselling service, wellbeing support and advice


• optional flu jab