Job Description

ART TEACHER (PART-TIME)

Mildenhall, Suffolk

Support, nurture, inspire, empower

On Track Education

On Track Education provides specialist education for young people with diverse and complex needs. Established in 2004 by a dedicated team of Special Educational Needs (SEN) teachers, we now operate nine independent schools across England. At the heart of our philosophy is a commitment to providing a nurturing, personalised, and needs-led educational experience, aiming to restore young people's self-confidence and self-motivation through flexible programmes that combine academic, vocational, and outdoor learning opportunities.

On Track Mildenhall

On Track Education Mildenhall is a well-established independent special school supporting pupils aged 11-18 with a range of additional needs, including SEMH, autism, ADHD and learning difficulties. The school has over 15 years of experience helping young people re-engage with education and achieve positive outcomes and was rated Good in all areas by Ofsted in March 2023. The school offers a highly personalised curriculum, enabling pupils to work towards GCSEs, BTECs and Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications, and places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships, developing confidence and preparing pupils for further education, employment and adult life. Staff at On Track Mildenhall work as part of a supportive, collaborative team, committed to making a positive difference to every pupil and providing opportunities for young people to experience success.

The Role

You will play a key role in delivering engaging and meaningful art education, helping pupils to re-engage with learning, express themselves creatively and achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include:

Teaching Art to secondary-aged pupils, ensuring they develop skills, knowledge and confidence and make good progress.

Planning and delivering a sequenced curriculum that builds learning over time and supports agreed outcomes.

Monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs, including timely intervention where required.

Creating a positive, supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and creativity.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and wider staff to support pupils' academic and emotional development.

Supporting the Thrive Practitioners in 1:1 and Group sessions.

Maintaining a strong understanding of safeguarding and always prioritising the welfare of pupils.

For further details on this role, please download our Information Pack for Job Applicants.

About You

You will be a creative, committed teacher who is passionate about making a difference to young people. Ideally, you will:

Hold a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, QTLS, PGCE or equivalent preferred).

Have experience teaching Art to secondary-aged pupils.

Be confident in planning and delivering lessons using a range of teaching approaches.

Have an understanding, or interest in, working with pupils with SEN or additional needs.

Be calm, patient and resilient, with a positive approach to behaviour and engagement.

Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and supporting every young person to reach their potential.

Why join On Track Education?

Be part of a nationwide group of schools led by innovative, supportive professionals

Work in a setting that combines a holistic approach to learning with a strong focus on emotional and social development

Help make a lasting difference to the lives of young people who may have been educationally overlooked in traditional settings

Join a welcoming, committed and supportive team

Salary & benefits

26,440 to 34,200 FTE, dependent on qualifications and experience

Company benefits include:

? Workplace pension

? Online GP access

? Retailer discounts

? Wellbeing programmes

? Free eye tests and flu jabs

Visit our staff benefits page for a full breakdown of company benefits.

Working hours

Part-time: 2 days per week, chosen by the candidate.

Working hours: 8.30 am and 4.30 pm

Closing date:

Completed application forms must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026. Please note that applications will be viewed on receipt and we reserve the right to close the role early.

Safeguarding and equality statement

On Track Education Services is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and all staff are required to remain vigilant and responsive to any child protection concerns.

As part of our safer recruitment process, robust pre-employment checks will be carried out before any appointment is confirmed. This includes a full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, as amended by the Exceptions Orders 1975, 2013 and 2020, therefore, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed. If disclosed in error, they will not be taken into consideration.

On Track Education is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 26,440.00-34,200.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 per week

Work Location: In person