Art Teacher

Oxford Outcomes; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent day school as an Art Teacher covering maternity leave. You will motivate students and help track their progress while being part of a supportive team. The role offers an exceptional benefits package and a focus on work-life balance through a 4-Day Working Week.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase contributions

Access to mental health support and health checks

Flexible benefits including health benefits and discounts

Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes

Critical illness cover

Family support benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in an SEN Educational Setting.
• Passion for Art.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering Art lessons in accordance with the curriculum.
• Monitoring and reporting on pupil progress.

Skills

Teaching up to BTEC Level 2 in Art

Motivating pupils

Managing challenging behavior

Education

QTS

Job description

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, within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

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

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are seeking an experienced Art Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Tower School in Epping.

About The Role

The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning in Art, capable of motivating pupils and developing staff within a collaborative and supportive team. You will inspire effective teaching and learning, understand the importance of data to track pupil progress, and utilize a range of evaluation strategies to develop success across all aspects of the role.

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 behavior, and working effectively with colleagues.

Essential:

• Teaching up to BTEC Level 2 certificate in Art across KS3/4/5

Qualifications Required:

• QTS
• Experience working in an SEN Educational Setting
• Passion for Art

About The School

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

Located in Epping, Essex, close to major transport links, the school is surrounded by natural beauty, including Epping Forest and nearby rivers. The school is accessible via Epping station on the London Underground, with London’s West End reachable in under 50 minutes.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has provided care and education for over 16 years, specializing in neurodivergent young people and young adults. We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Why join Options Autism?

We offer an exceptional benefits package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support and health checks
• Flexible benefits through Vista platform, including health benefits, discounts, Cycle to Work, Electric Car schemes, critical illness cover, and family support benefits

Joining us means making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and young adults with autism and complex needs.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, supporting work-life balance through the 4-Day Working Week, subject to probation completion. This is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if high volumes of suitable applications are received.