Job Description

Join New Ways College, a specialist SEND school where creativity meets purpose.
We're dedicated to unlocking each pupil's potential through personalised learning, creative expression, and compassionate support. As an Art Teacher, you'll play a vital role in helping students grow in confidence, skill, and self-expression.
About New Ways School
New Ways is an Outstanding Independent SEN School with two locations. Our KS3 students are based at our South Birmingham site (B38), while KS4 and KS5 students attend our college site in North Worcestershire (B60).
We cater to students aged 11-19 with special educational needs, primarily related to Autism.
Our school provides a safe, low-sensory environment alongside an ambitious curriculum that includes a range of GCSEs and enrichment opportunities.
We are committed to ensuring that all students achieve the best possible outcomes and are fully prepared for their transition into further education, employment, training, and adulthood.
Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Art lessons
• Support each pupil's learning with personalised lessons
• Help students when needed and encourage them to explore topics on their own
• Get materials ready, show students how to use them safely, and make sure equipment is looked after

Requirements

• A strong commitment and passion for working with students with SEND
• At least 2 years of experience in a SEND setting or similar provision
• QTS or QTLS is a bonus
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Benefits of Joining Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a 500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.
Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.
As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.
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Skills Required