Art Teacher/Instructor (Maternity Cover)

Crosshill School
Salisbury Road
Darwen
BB3 1HZ

Job Title: Art Teacher/Instructor (Maternity Cover)
Grade/Salary: UQT 1-6, £22,601 to £35,259, MPS 1 - UPS 3, £32,916 to £51,048 (dependent on experience and qualifications).
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027
Contract Terms: 32.5 hours, Full Time
Closing Date: Monday, 1st June 2026
Required From: Tuesday, 1st September 2026

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We are seeking a passionate, skilled and compassionate teacher/instructor to join our team. This role involves planning and delivering a creative, inclusive Art curriculum tailored to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The aim is to develop students’ creativity, confidence and self-expression through a wide range of artistic activities, while supporting their individual learning needs and wellbeing.

The teacher is responsible for ensuring pupil progress and engagement through well-structured, differentiated lessons, regular assessment and personalised support. The role also includes creating a safe, organised learning environment, managing resources, and promoting positive behaviour and independence.

Ongoing professional development, teamwork and active participation in school life are essential, alongside upholding the school’s values, policies and high standards.

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Why Join Crosshill School
We are a diverse, happy community where students learn and develop in a nurturing and safe environment. We have a shared vision of “prepare and flourish” and we strive to ensure that all our students achieve their potential, regardless of their starting points. We are ambitious for all of our and are totally committed to overcoming any barriers to learning with which they may face. We re driven to ensure that our students develop into young adults who live settled, fulfilled and happy lives.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff.

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Please contact Crosshill School on 01254 667 713 or by emailing info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Our Employee Benefits
At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution or the
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Application
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

For further information about the role please contact Crosshill School on
01254 667 713 or by emailing info@crosshill.blackburn.sch.uk.

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Oak Learning Partnership
Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.