Art Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Thetford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as an Art Teacher at a dedicated school for neurodivergent pupils. This role offers the unique opportunity to teach across all Key Stages, focusing on developing students' artistic skills and fostering a love for learning. With a commitment to wellbeing, the school is trialing a 4-Day Working Week, allowing educators to enjoy a better work-life balance while making a significant impact on the lives of young individuals. If you're passionate about art education and want to be part of a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Discount Options

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical Illness Cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a PGCE or equivalent required.
• Experience in teaching Art across various key stages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Art schemes of work and lesson plans.
• Manage teaching resources and uphold health and safety standards.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and parents.

Skills

Art Education

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Assessment and Evaluation

Communication Skills

Education

PGCE or equivalent

UK QTS/QTLS preferred

Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

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!

Job Title: Art Teacher

Location: Acorn Park School, Norwich, NR16 2HU

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: September 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for an Art Teacher to join our close-knit team at Acorn Park School located in Norwich.

About the role

To teach Art across all Key Stages and relevant stages within both the Formal and Semi-Formal curriculum pathways, leading to GCSEs and A-Levels where appropriate.

To develop the academic capabilities, social and communication skills, focusing on successful and purposeful learning.

To lead by example, ensuring the highest quality of education and care for every pupil.

Main Responsibilities:

• To develop and implement Art schemes of work and lesson plans in line with the requirements of the Semi-Formal and Formal Curriculum Pathways.
• To manage Art teaching resources.
• To ensure relevant Health and Safety standards are upheld at all times and in line with regulations.
• To organise the learning environment and develop resources in order to maximise the learning process.
• To establish positive relationships with pupils and to develop close, professional relationships with parents/carers.
• To use assessment tools effectively and according to school deadlines, to record pupil progress.
• To foster enthusiasm for learning.
• To ensure that pupils are challenged in their learning and aim to achieve their full potential.
• To share responsibility for the well-being, safety, and behaviour management of pupils in line with the school's policies.

Qualifications Required

• PGCE or equivalent
• UK QTS/QTLS preferred
• Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)

About us

Acorn Park is a school for 160 pupils, who all have a primary diagnosis of Autism. We run two curriculum pathways - Formal and Semi-formal. Our Complex needs pupils are on the Semi-Formal Pathway which is highly personalised from their EHCP. We have a mixture of Day and Residential pupils as we have 8 co-located pupil's homes on our 30 Acre site in rural Norfolk. On site, we also have a large Forest School and Animal Care Farm along with play facilities, a sports hall, and sensory rooms.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

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

*You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.