Art Teacher

TieTalent; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent school as an Art Teacher for maternity cover. You will inspire and develop students in Art while fostering a supportive learning environment. With a commitment to staff wellbeing and inclusion, this role offers a competitive salary and innovative work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services and health checks

Flexible benefits including insurance benefits

Qualifications

• QTS required.
• Passionate about Art education.
• Experience in SEN settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and teach Art material.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress.
• Manage challenging behaviour in the classroom.

Skills

Teaching up to BTEC Level 2 certificate in Art

Passion for Art

Experience of working in an SEN Educational Setting

Education

QTS

Job description

About

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy! Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Details

• Job title: Art Teacher (Maternity Cover)
• Location: The Tower School, Epping, CM16 4BA
• Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (not pro rata)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
• Contract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover, Term Time only
• Start Date: September 2025
• Note: UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About The Role

The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning in Art and will have the ability to motivate pupils and develop staff in a collaborative and supportive team. You will inspire effective teaching and learning within the classroom and beyond, understanding the importance of data to track pupil progress and employing evaluation strategies to assess success.

Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and teaching pupils or small groups in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework, monitoring and reporting on pupil progress, managing challenging behaviour, and working effectively with colleagues.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Teaching up to BTEC Level 2 certificate in Art - across KS3/4/5
• QTS
• Experience of working in an SEN Educational Setting
• Passion for Art

About The School

The Tower School is an independent special day school for pupils aged 11–18 with a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our team works to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive with troubled views of education and life.

Located in Epping, Essex, near major motorways and just 17 miles from London, the school is accessible and surrounded by Epping Forest and river valleys. Epping station on the London Underground’s Central Line is a 10-minute walk away.

Why Join Us?

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has provided care and education for over 16 years. We are a leading provider for neurodivergent young people and adults, committed to innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes. We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional increased contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks
• Flexible benefits including health and insurance benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits

Our role has a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils and young adults, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare. All applicants will undergo social media checks and an enhanced DBS.

Employees work 80% of their hours for 100% of their pay, under the 4DWW scheme, subject to probation completion. The vacancy may close early if filled.