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- Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, CF24 5ET
- Subject: Teacher
- Hours: Full Time
- Contract: Permanent
- Start Date: Not supplied
- End Date: Not supplied
- Salary Type: Annually
- Salary: Not supplied
- Language: English
- Closing Date: 17 July, 2026 12:00 AM
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Our School
ACT Schools is a registered independent school supporting young people aged 11–16 who are no longer able to access mainstream education. We provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where learners can rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for successful futures.
We are passionate about helping every learner reach their potential by delivering high-quality education and pastoral support that places the individual at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
At ACT, our Behaviour Framework shapes everything we do. We are looking for an Art Teacher who demonstrates genuine respect for every learner, communicates with openness and honesty, and brings creativity and passion to engaging young people who may have faced barriers to education. You will be motivated to inspire and empower learners to explore their creativity, while maintaining clarity in your planning, delivery and communication. If you are resilient, adaptable and committed to making a meaningful difference through inclusive, high-quality teaching, we would love to hear from you.
The School Art Teacher will deliver a creative, engaging and inclusive Art curriculum that inspires learners to explore, experiment and express themselves across a range of artistic media. Working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff and Youth Learning Mentors, you will contribute to a positive learning environment that promotes creativity, confidence and personal development.
You will plan and deliver lessons that meet the needs of learners with a wide range of abilities, including those with additional learning needs, behavioural needs and complex barriers to learning.
The role requires working with Respect, Openness & Honesty and Integrity, building strong professional relationships with learners, colleagues and external professionals, while ensuring compliance with Welsh Government Independent School Regulations, Estyn requirements, safeguarding responsibilities and ACT policies.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate Innovation & Creativity in teaching practice, think clearly and plan effectively, and consistently model ACT’s Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
What we need from you
• Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it
• Experience delivering Art up to GCSE level
• Experience working with learners with additional learning needs (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia)
• Experience supporting challenging or disengaged learners
• Strong knowledge of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies
• Good level of IT, literacy and numeracy
• Commitment to demonstrating ACT’s Behaviour Framework
ACT Schools is a registered independent school supporting young people aged 11–16 who are no longer able to access mainstream education. We provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment where learners can rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for successful futures.
We are passionate about helping every learner reach their potential by delivering high-quality education and pastoral support that places the individual at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
At ACT, our Behaviour Framework shapes everything we do. We are looking for an Art Teacher who demonstrates genuine respect for every learner, communicates with openness and honesty, and brings creativity and passion to engaging young people who may have faced barriers to education. You will be motivated to inspire and empower learners to explore their creativity, while maintaining clarity in your planning, delivery and communication. If you are resilient, adaptable and committed to making a meaningful difference through inclusive, high-quality teaching, we would love to hear from you.
The School Art Teacher will deliver a creative, engaging and inclusive Art curriculum that inspires learners to explore, experiment and express themselves across a range of artistic media. Working collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team, teaching staff and Youth Learning Mentors, you will contribute to a positive learning environment that promotes creativity, confidence and personal development.
You will plan and deliver lessons that meet the needs of learners with a wide range of abilities, including those with additional learning needs, behavioural needs and complex barriers to learning.
The role requires working with Respect, Openness & Honesty and Integrity, building strong professional relationships with learners, colleagues and external professionals, while ensuring compliance with Welsh Government Independent School Regulations, Estyn requirements, safeguarding responsibilities and ACT policies.
The post holder will be expected to demonstrate Innovation & Creativity in teaching practice, think clearly and plan effectively, and consistently model ACT’s Behaviour Framework in all aspects of their work.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
What we need from you
• Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE or equivalent) or willingness to work towards it
• Experience delivering Art up to GCSE level
• Experience working with learners with additional learning needs (e.g. ADHD, dyslexia)
• Experience supporting challenging or disengaged learners
• Strong knowledge of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies
• Good level of IT, literacy and numeracy
• Commitment to demonstrating ACT’s Behaviour Framework
