Dacorum, Hertfordshire
Full-Time | Temporary
September 2026 Start
M3 – UPS3 (£38,627 – £52,490)
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary applies to candidates with substantial teaching experience.
Teach Now is recruiting for a passionate and resilient Art Teacher to join a specialist Education Support Centre supporting young people with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) and behavioural needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a creative educator who believes in relationship-led education and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people who may have struggled in mainstream settings.
The Role
You will deliver engaging KS4 Art lessons within a supportive and therapeutic environment, using creativity to help students build confidence, self-expression, and positive engagement with learning.
The successful candidate will be adaptable, calm under pressure, and committed to helping every learner achieve success both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver engaging and differentiated KS4 Art lessons
• Support students with SEMH and behavioural needs
• Build strong, positive relationships with learners
• Use creative approaches to encourage confidence and engagement
• Work collaboratively with pastoral and therapeutic teams
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and purposeful learning environment
The Ideal Candidate
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Art at KS4
• PRU, alternative provision, or SEMH experience desirable
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Calm, resilient, and solution-focused approach
• Passion for inclusion and supporting vulnerable learners
Whats on Offer
• Supportive and collaborative staff team
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Access to therapeutic support services
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on young peoples lives
If you are passionate about creative education and committed to supporting young people to thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£38627.00 - £52490.00 per year