Art and Design Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Heath Farm School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-6060-203T
• Posted:29/01/2026
• Pay:Up to £45,000.00 per annum
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:17/02/2026 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Position:  Art & Design Teacher
Location: Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX
Salary:     Up to £45,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours:     35 per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:        February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

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About the Role

As our Art & Design Teacher, you’ll deliver engaging, inclusive, and imaginative lessons that encourage pupils to explore their ideas, experiment with materials, and celebrate their individuality. You’ll plan and deliver a curriculum that balances creative freedom with key skills development, helping each learner grow in confidence and ability.

You’ll:

• Design and deliver inspiring Art & Design lessons across a range of mediums
• Encourage self-expression while developing pupils’ technical and creative skills
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs and abilities
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued
• Maintain accurate records of progress, assessment, and achievement
• Support pupils in preparing for accredited qualifications where appropriate
• Collaborate with the wider teaching team to contribute to whole-school creativity and enrichment

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• Experienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needs
• Compassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challenges
• Collaborative: A clear communicator who thrives in a team environment
• Creative & Flexible: You’ll need to adapt and innovate to meet individual needs

Information about the school

About the School

We are an independent SEN school that offers a unique and stimulating environment where every pupil can make outstanding progress in their personal development and enjoy success in their education. From our nurturing approach for primary pupils through to the relaxed working environment of the specialist College Provision, all students are encouraged to reach high standards in every aspect of their lives.

Our pupils present with a wide range of needs, including social and emotional issues, learning difficulties, mental health problems and associated conditions. However, they are able to enjoy extraordinary outcomes and be happy at school.

We are part of Acorn Education and can offer plenty of challenges along with a wide range of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in creating and delivering innovative approaches that achieve measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Claire Harrap-Stanley
• Address:Charing Heath, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AX
• Telephone: 01233 712030
• Email: charrapstanley@heathfarmschool.org

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