Job Description

Package Description

Art Teacher - Taunton TA3 5RH

27,456-43,014 | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Good Ofsted Rating

Make Every Day Extraordinary with Keys Group!

Inspire Creativity and Support Young Minds through Art


Join

Somerset Progressive School

, 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 Somerset Progressive School

Somerset Progressive School offers a calm, rural setting where pupils aged 7-19 with SEND, including Autism, receive personalised education and 1:1 or small group support.


In 2019, we proudly won the Positive Behaviour Support Award--recognising our commitment to creating a supportive, uplifting environment for every learner.

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.