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.