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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 were always looking for new ways to improve everyones work/life balance. Were 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 theres never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!Job title:Art Teacher (Maternity Cover)Location: The Tower School, Epping, CM16 4BASalary: Up to 40,000 per annum (not pro rata)Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pmContract: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover, Term Time onlyStart Date:September 2025UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.We are now looking for an experienced Art Teacher to join our close knitted team at The Tower School located in Epping.About the roleThe successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning in Art and will have the ability to motivate pupils and develop staff in a team which prides itself as being collaborative and supportive. You will be able to inspire effective teaching and learning within the classroom and beyond as our small school flourishes in the coming years. You will understand the importance of data as a tool to track pupil progress and will identify a wide range of evaluation strategies to lead the development in all aspects its success.Some of the duties of the Art Teacher will involve planning, delivering and teaching individual pupils or small groups, in accordance with the Schools Curriculum framework and related policies, monitor, record and report on pupil progress, work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling pupils to develop from needing external control, to developing self control, play a full part as a member of the Schools multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues.Essential:Teaching up to BTEC Level 2 certificate in Art - teaching across KS3/4/5.Qualifications RequiredQTSExperience of working in an SEN Educational SettingPassion for ArtAbout the schoolThe Tower School is an independent special day school for pupils ages 11 18 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who will often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.This opportunity is based in Epping, Essex, CM16 4BA and is located on Epping High Road within easy access of J26 of the M25 and Junction 5 of the M11. Epping is a lovely market town in Essex and just 17 miles (30km) from the centre of London. It is surrounded by Epping Forest and the River Roding and River Lea valleys. The school is just a 10-minute walk from Epping station on the London Undergrounds central line which will have you in Londons West End in under 50 minutes.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?BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so youll get an exceptional reward package including:Life AssurancePension scheme with options to increase your contributionsYour Wellbeing Matters access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checksAnd a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package thats right for you, including:A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits100s of discount options valid in the UK and abroadCycle to Work SchemesElectric Car Purchase SchemeCritical illness coverFamily Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.And thats not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so youll 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. Youll 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#1