Art Teacher - Holme Court Cambridge

Art Teacher (KS3)

Holme Court School

Location: Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DW

Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Part Time, Permanent (Term Time Only)

Hours: 8 hours per week, Wednesdays

Holme Court School is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join our specialist team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire pupils through art, creativity and self-expression whilst working within a nurturing and supportive school environment.

Holme Court is a small, specialist school for pupils aged 7–16 with specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, SLCN, SEMH, ASC, ASD and ADHD. We pride ourselves on our personalised curriculum, specialist teaching, and warm, inclusive environment where every child is understood, respected, and supported to achieve their full potential.

About the Role

We are looking for an engaging and skilled Art Teacher to deliver high-quality Art lessons to our KS3 pupils. The successful candidate will create a positive and inspiring learning environment where pupils can develop their creativity, artistic skills and confidence.

This role would suit an experienced teacher or someone with a passion for Art education who can adapt their teaching to meet the needs of neurodiverse learners and help pupils achieve success through creative learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Art lessons to KS3 pupils
• Creating a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment
• Differentiating learning to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Assessing, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress
• Encouraging creativity, confidence and self-expression
• Supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing through creative learning
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, safeguarding and pupil achievement

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Holds QTS or has relevant teaching experience
• Has experience teaching Art at KS3 level
• Has a creative and engaging teaching style
• Understands the needs of pupils with SEND or is willing to develop this knowledge
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Is enthusiastic about helping every pupil achieve their potential

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application via:

https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001431

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The school reserves the right to appoint before the advertised deadline should an exceptional candidate be identified.

For further details or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Danni Joyce - danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk

Holme Court School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).