Art Teacher (0.6FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for September 2026

0.6 FTE Art Teacher

Harmood School (H3 Federation)

Salary

MPS/UPS + SEN 2 allowance (Inner London)

The Governors of H3 Federation are looking to appoint a dynamic and highly skilled Art SEMH teacher with art specialism to join the outstanding staff team at Harmood School.

We are seeking an outstanding, committed and resilient SEMH Teacher who is passionate about supporting students with social, emotional and mental health needs, demonstrates the ability to work with sensitivity and to ensure every student can thrive and reach their full potential.

We welcome applications from subject specialisms in Art and are able to teach across a range of subjects including, English and Vocational subjects. You will be able to plan and deliver a high-quality curriculum leading to excellent outcomes for all students. This work is underpinned by your ability to form positive relationships that can be drawn on to engage all.

This is an excellent career opportunity for someone looking to experience alternative provision, working alongside a highly experienced and skilled staff team in a truly inclusive education setting.

Harmood School is a specialist Social, Emotional and Mental Health School for children aged 11-16 in Camden. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, but all have an EHCP with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) as their primary area of need. Many will also have other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.

We are an aspirational and inspirational school, committed to nurturing the potential of every young person. The work we do is both varied and challenging. Our inclusive ethos is underpinned by research-led, trauma-informed, and nurturing practices, ensuring that every student feels safe, supported, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture where every member of our community demonstrates our core values: • Resilience - Overcoming barriers with creativity and independence • Compassion - Caring for ourselves and others, fostering respect and belonging • Ambition and Achievement - Striving to reach our full potential and celebrating success • Integrity – Trying out best to do the right thing, even when no one is watching • Community – Being proud to be part of our school community. All staff are provided with extensive therapeutic training and support. Students are taught in small classes by qualified teachers. HLTAs support in class, and may take responsibility for leading learning in a range of in class and extended curriculum settings.

Staff who work here receive “Excellent regular training” and join colleagues who “enjoy their development and training and report.” A strong focus on staff wellbeing with initiatives like: - Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling, legal advice, and more) - Free flu vaccinations - Generous pension scheme.

Students at Harmood are supported in their behaviour development by an excellent team of teachers, leaders and specialist support staff. We have high expectations. Our values driven relational behaviour policy and strong, student-centred approach to individual needs means that children often make exceptional progress.

H3 Federation is a group of three Camden Schools which work together to ensure that ‘Every Student Can Learn and Grow’. The successful candidate will benefit from the opportunity to develop their careers within a Federation committed to professional development and progression opportunities.

If you share our passion for ensuring high standards for all, and have the ambition to help transform the lives of the young people in our school, we would very much like to hear from you.

Contract and Salary

This is a permanent contract from 1 September 2026

SEN allowance will be awarded in line with STPCD.

Safeguarding Statement

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

How to Apply

How to Apply Please apply via the

TES website

https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/schrole_83d7095b-0e77-4239-8856-a0baa2ad7715 or visit our school website for further information and to download the application form. Completed applications should be sent to HR@H3Federation.org.uk.

If you would like any information about this post, please contact 0207 974 3953 and speak to the Debbie Man Headteacher.

Closing Date

18th May 2026

Interview Date

21st May 2026

What the school offers its staff

• A competitive salary
• Benefits including; pension scheme, cycle to work scheme
• An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
• Enthusiastic and motivated students
• excellent opportunities for CPD
• A school with its community at heart, a warm, friendly and positive working environment where everyone is valued
• Employee Assistance Programme

Commitment to safeguarding

Harmood School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.