Art & Design Teacher Part-time 0.4 (Preferably Wednesdays and Thursdays)

Headteacher: Ms Ranjna Shiyani

Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025

Ashley College - Building Confidence for the Future

Ashley College was judged 'Outstanding' (OFSTED Mar2024). We support vulnerable pupils with medical needs, primarily emotional and mental health needs. At the centre we cater for up to 20 KS3-KS4 pupils, taught in small groups, some may have blended learning packages. We also provide a home tuition service for up to 15 KS1-KS4 pupils.

Our pupils present with a wide range of abilities - from pupils working at primary level to GCSE grade 7- 9. We believe that the key to our success is the high level of academic and pastoral support we offer our pupils in a caring and nurturing environment.

Ashley College has a warm, welcoming atmosphere and is set in an attractive location that benefits from excellent transport links. Our teachers manage their own subject areas. Our centre based group sizes are small, and our pupils make excellent progress from their starting points.

We are seeking a part time inspirational Art and Design Teacher.

Our 'healthy body, healthy mind' philosophy extends to our therapeutic curriculum and pupils are taught life skills such as cookery, preparing for work life and also participate in yoga, Equine, boxing, gym and gardening.

Through the promotion of our core values of resilience, self-confidence, tolerance, and respect provide a safe and nurturing environment where children and young people feel listened to, valued, supported, gain confidence and thrive, ready to face challenges. Our aim is 'Building confidence for the future'

THE POST: Art & Design Teacher

• To lead on and teach Art and Design in accordance with the appropriate syllabus and in the context of the aims of Ashley College and the needs of pupils
• To continue to ensure Art and Design maintains a high profile and pupils are exposed to a varied range of appropriate Art and Design experiences
• Ensure pupils' work is displayed and celebrated at appropriate events
• To work as part of the Ashley College team providing high quality teaching to individuals and groups of pupils
• To take responsibility for and ensure the art room and resources are maintained to a high standard and comply with COSHH risk assessments
• To enable the Ashley College team to fulfil statutory and regulatory roles in line with national and local policies, regulations and guidance
• To demonstrate a commitment to continuously improve the delivery and quality of service to pupils, parents/carers, partner agencies, colleagues and managers
• To work in partnership with families and colleagues in schools to provide excellent education whilst pupils are out of mainstream school and reintegration support
• To contribute to the provision of the high quality pastoral support to meet the holistic needs of all pupils and their families and to act as tutor to an identified cohort of pupils
• To support the delivery of wellbeing programme for pupils
• To carry out all the duties and responsibilities outlined in the latest Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and to uphold and strive to fully meet the Teachers' Standards
• To be flexible and adaptable, willing to train and be prepared to deliver on a range of responsibilities as the needs of Ashley College evolve, commensurate to their role and job description

The Person:

• Have a passion for teaching children and young people with health needs
• Be an innovative and strategic thinker with visionary ideas
• Be an excellent practitioner
• Lead by example and act as a strong role model to pupils
• Have a positive, can do attitude with staff and pupils
• Have a proven track record of achieving outstanding pupil attainment through own practice
• Be an effective team player and value every aspect of the school
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire pupils and staff
• Be an active learner, who constantly strives to improve, with the desire to progress

We welcome applications from dynamic and innovative professionals who share our passion for supporting young people with often complex medical conditions, mental health needs and emotional disorders or a combination of these.

In return we can offer support and encouragement, a team where you will be valued and developed with the opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of the college's work and its leadership. Being part of our team and making a difference to very vulnerable children and young people is in itself rewarding.

We have an excellent CPD programme rooted in evidence-based practice, ample opportunities for collaboration with colleagues, as well as termly staff wellbeing sessions. Staff have free access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

Please see the job description/person specification and download an application form, you may also do this through our website:

For your information, please note the following when completing your application:

• Read the job description and person specification carefully
• Complete a supporting statement as part of the application form, making sure you address

each of the criteria indicated in the person specification

Applicants may only be shortlisted if they indicate in their application that they meet the shortlisting criteria on the Person Specification. To apply for the position please email your completed application form and supporting statement to Heidi Bennett, Business Manager via the button below.

You are welcome to visit the College on Tuesday 12th or Thursday 14th November. Please phone the office on to arrange.

Closing Date: Monday 18th November 9am

Interview Date: Wednesday 20th November

Important Information about this role:

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check:

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check considered satisfactory by the Council. The London Borough of Brent is an Equal Opportunities employer and having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. We will not unfairly discriminate against you on the basis of conviction or other details revealed.

However, we are also fully committed to protecting our vulnerable clients and will fully comply with the DBS code of practice. For a copy of the code, please visit or request a copy from Human Resources.

Failure to disclose information or providing deliberate false information in order to gain employment may lead to your dismissal or a withdrawal of an offer of employment.

Rehabilitation of offenders Act

This post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974, as the duties give you access to persons who are under the age of 18. Applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions, which would be regarded as spent for other purposes