Art and Design Teacher

Please apply to the school's website for further information

Art and Design Teacher

Required as soon as possible
Permanent / Full time
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale (dependent upon experience)
plus an SEN allowance of £5,496 per annum

Meadow Park School is a pupil referral unit situated in the borough of Knowsley on
Merseyside. We provide a quality educational experience for students who have or are
experiencing difficulties in a mainstream setting due to medical, social, emotional or
behavioural needs.

We support young people to develop alternative strategies to improve their resilience and
confidence through a personalised curriculum, delivered by dedicated, experienced and
qualified staff.

We seek to recruit a well-qualified and enthusiastic Art and Design Teacher as soon as
possible. The applicant should be a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and inspirational teacher
with the ability to work in a team. They will be passionate about the subject, and
demonstrate flair whilst maintaining the very highest of standards. An ability to establish and
maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children is essential.

The successful candidate will:
• Inspire disengaged pupils and help them to make accelerated progress from their
starting points by delivering personalised and interesting lessons
• Guide and support their classes to ensure best outcomes
• Establish good working relationships with pupils acting as a role model and setting
high expectations
• Promote inclusion and acceptance of all
• Establish and maintain an appropriate learning environment

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Jackie Cleary, Headteacher on
0151 477 8100. Applicants should apply on the School website link below. Applications must
be made using the Knowsley Council application form. CVs will not be accepted for this
post.


Closing date: Sunday 10th May 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 19th May 2026

Meadow Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts
within our school are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and health clearances and proof of legal
working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.