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Art Teacher

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Art Teacher
2 days a week - to start September 2026

Based at H3 Hospital School (Hereford)

Salary: M1 to M6 (£13,166 to £18,352) – Early career teachers welcome

Unqualified Teachers SP1 to SP6 (£9,040 to £14,104)

Plus pro-rata minimum SEN Allowance

Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) provides education to pupils unable to attend mainstream school for various reasons.  The service is currently split over three sites located within Hereford – St David’s Centre (KS4), The Aconbury Centre (KS3) and H3 (Hospital, Home, Hub Teaching Team). This role is to be based at H3.

Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service (HPRS) is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Art Teacher, to deliver high‑quality lessons to Key Stage 3 & 4 learners. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to young people who benefit from a creative and flexible approach to curriculum delivery, with some students completing a GCSE or BTEC at the end of Year 11. 

Candidates will need to be patient and understanding of difficulties that can be experienced by our pupils and have excellent communication skills. 

Role responsibilities include:

·       Delivering engaging, creative and practical lessons.

·       Preparing lesson materials and providing resources to support learning.

·       Providing feedback on student work, evidencing progress and achievement.

·       Embedding literacy, numeracy and core employability skills within your teaching.

·       Maintaining accurate records to track/report on student progress.

·       Supervising learners, ensuring compliance with health and safety and safeguarding procedures.

·       Supporting students pastorally, promoting welfare, motivation and engagement.

·       Participating in the wider school activities aligned with HPRS’s ethos and values.

HPRS offers a secure and inclusive learning environment designed to foster independence and self-confidence in its students. Supported by a dedicated Management Committee and a highly skilled staff team, the service provides specialized education for pupils who require an alternative to mainstream education. You will be joining a team which works hard to create a positive and caring community that puts children at the heart of everything we do. Candidates will need to be patient and understanding of difficulties that can be experienced by our pupils and have excellent communication skills. 

Candidates will also need to:

·       Improve pupil’s confidence, motivation, social skills and relationships, enabling them to face new and challenging situations.

·       Help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

·       Be an excellent classroom practitioner.

·       Work on your own initiative.

·       Be a good timekeeper, flexible, accommodating and a team player.

·       Good sense of humour.

The ideal candidate will be appropriately qualified and show evidence of professional development relevant to Art. 

For a discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Head of Centre, Jenny Rooney, at H3 by calling 01432 343636. 

Application forms and further details are available from Hoople. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview. 

Closing date:  Midday Friday 8^th May 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 13^th May 2026

For more information contact

To apply for the role please request an application form from recruitment@hoopleltd.co.uk or call 01432 383890

Hoople Ltd is working on behalf of our Client as a Recruitment Agency.