Teacher of Art - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Bradfields Academy, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-7042-28T
• Posted:27/04/2026
• Pay:MPS 1-6 (£32,916 - £45,352) + SEN 2 £5,497
• Start Date:ASAP or September 2026
• App Close Date:11/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Wk Beg: 18th May

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Fortis Trust seeks to appoint an enthusiastic, qualified teacher for art to join our passionate and high-achieving team on a fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be employed by the trust to work at Bradfields Academy. As a specialist academy there has been an increase in student numbers across all areas of the academy that cater for students with learning needs, autism and communication difficulties. 

 The academy remains over-subscribed and is recognised to have high standards. The successful candidate will have the ability to maintain these high standards and drive forward their own unique ideas in helping to develop the provision further. They should be passionate about inspiring creativity in young people and have strong classroom management and excellent organisational skills.

Bradfields is an all through provision with specialists that teach within subject areas as well as specialists that teach in the primary and more complex provisions. Experience of teaching across the art curriculum is essential. A good understanding of SEN and the potential barriers to learning would be an advantage.

Applicants should have a clear understanding of effective teaching, raising and sustaining achievement, and the care required to support complex individuals.  They should have a vision and a drive to deliver meaningful and personalised curricula.  Both experienced teachers and those just setting out in their careers would be considered.

The Arts Department is an established team that is continually looking to develop. Qualifications are taught at a variety of levels from Entry Level to Level 2 and 3 qualifications. The department has responsibility for art, applied art, drama, music and textiles. The successful candidate will be teaching art and require all round specialist knowledge of art disciplines including painting and drawing, textiles (including use of sewing machines), printmaking and 3D art.

As a member of Fortis Trust, Bradfields staff enjoy all the benefits that working in a trust brings. A variety of employee benefits are also afforded to trust members.

The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record check via the DBS system (for Children & Vulnerable Adults).

We are an equal opportunities employer.

We warmly welcome interested candidates to arrange a visit. Please contact Louise Tombs at:

Email: louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk

Phone: 01634 683990

To apply, please complete the application form below.

Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 12pm

Interviews: Week beginning 18th May 2026

Bradfields Academy reserves the right to close the application window early should a successful candidate present themselves before the closing date.

Information about the school

Bradfields Academy and Forward2Employment are members of Fortis Trust.

The Trust is a purely educational trust intent on improving opportunities for young people at all levels.

Bradfields Academy provides Special Education for students with Learning Difficulties and associated conditions. It is an Outstanding (OFSTED 2022) provision catering for students from 4-19. Students at Bradfields regularly achieve far in excess of expectation.

Forward2Employment offers young people with an EHCP a pathway to employment through Supported Internships. Application for acceptance to this Specialist Post 16 Institution is available to all students with an EHCP regardless of their current provider.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Louise Tombs
• Address:Bradfields Academy, Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB
• Telephone: +441634683990
• Email: louise.tombs@fortistrust.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Description & Person Specification