Job Description

Are you a creative and compassionate Art Teacher with a desire to support young people who face barriers to mainstream education? Are you looking for a meaningful opportunity where your subject can inspire pupils and contribute to their personal and emotional development?


Location: Brent, North West London
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £150 - £265 per day (PAYE)
QTS or QTLS Required.

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-regarded Secondary Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Brent, North West London, which is seeking a dedicated and resilient Art Teacher to join its team from September 2025.

The Role

As an Art Teacher in this specialist setting, you will be responsible for planning and delivering a creative and therapeutic Art curriculum to pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. You will work with small groups of pupils, using Art to promote engagement, expression and confidence.

You will work closely with a committed team of teachers, support staff and pastoral leads to create a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment where every pupil is encouraged to thrive.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS - essential

  • Experience teaching in an alternative provision or with pupils with SEMH needs - desirable

  • Excellent behaviour management and interpersonal skills

  • A calm, empathetic and adaptable teaching style

  • A genuine passion for using Art as a vehicle for pupil engagement and emotional support

In Return, the School Offers:

  • A highly supportive and experienced staff team

  • Smaller class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios

  • Tailored CPD and training relevant to working in a PRU

  • An opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of vulnerable young people

Why Work with Tradewind?

  • PAYE only - no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

  • Complimentary access to The National College for ongoing professional development

  • A dedicated consultant specialising in SEND and SEMH recruitment across North West London

  • Long-term and permanent roles to suit your career goals

  • Honest, personalised career support and guidance

If you are a qualified Art Teacher seeking a new and rewarding challenge within a specialist setting, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Tom Jobson on 0207 845 5450 (Option 4) or via email at tom.jobson@twrecruitment.com.