Art and Design Teacher

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happyPosition: Art & Design TeacherLocation: Heath Farm School, Ashford, Kent, TN27 0AXSalary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 35 per week | Monday to FridayContract: Permanent | Term Time OnlyStart: February 2026UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.At Outcomes First Group, we believe life is about more than work. That's why many of our schools are trialling a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW)—work one day less each week while keeping full pay. Now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG and put your wellbeing first.About the RoleAs 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 mediumsEncourage self-expression while developing pupils' technical and creative skillsAdapt teaching to meet individual learning needs and abilitiesCreate a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel valuedMaintain accurate records of progress, assessment, and achievementSupport pupils in preparing for accredited qualifications where appropriateCollaborate with the wider teaching team to contribute to whole-school creativity and enrichmentAbout YouWe're looking for someone who is:Qualified: UK QTS or equivalent, with a relevant degreeExperienced: Strong understanding of SEN, including ASC, learning difficulties, and complex needsCompassionate & Resilient: Able to build trusting relationships with pupils who may have faced significant challengesCollaborative: A clear communicator who thrives in a team environmentCreative & Flexible: You'll need to adapt and innovate to meet individual needsAbout UsHeath Farm School is an independent specialist day school in Charing Heath, Kent, supporting children with SEMH needs and additional learning difficulties, including ASD, ADHD, dyslexia, and attachment disorder.Set in a spacious rural environment, pupils learn in small classes with personalised support and tailored therapy. Our curriculum combines academic, vocational, and wellbeing-focused learning to build confidence, independence, and resilience. Working closely with families, we empower every pupil to achieve their potential and prepare for life beyond school.Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.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.Why Join Us?We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase contributions"Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checksFlexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:Health, wellbeing and insurance benefitsHundreds of UK and international discountsCycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support4-Day Working Week: Work 80% of your hours, get 100% pay**Subject to successful probation. Not a contractual benefit.We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1