Art Teacher in Epping

We are looking for a passionate, imaginative and reflective Art Teacher to join the team at The Tower School. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young people, unlock creative potential and use art as a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence and personal growth. At The Tower School, creativity matters. You’ll have the freedom to deliver an engaging, inclusive Art curriculum that celebrates individuality, nurtures talent and supports pupils’ academic and emotional development.

About the Role

As our Art Teacher, you’ll plan and deliver inspiring Art lessons to timetabled groups across the school. You’ll encourage pupils to experiment, develop technical skills and take pride in their work—helping them achieve outcomes that truly reflect their abilities. This role is ideal for a teacher who values strong relationships, high standards and pupil wellbeing, and who believes that creativity can transform lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured and differentiated Art lessons
• Support pupils to achieve ability-appropriate qualifications and outcomes
• Inspire confidence, curiosity and creativity across year groups
• Take responsibility for pupil progress, achievement and artistic development
• Monitor, assess and track progress, using data to inform planning and targets
• Plan lessons thoroughly and reflect on outcomes, sharing best practice with colleagues
• Differentiate teaching approaches, resources and materials to meet diverse needs
• Use assessment for learning to help pupils understand their progress and next steps
• Mark, assess and record work in line with school expectations
• Use ICT and digital tools to enhance learning where appropriate
• Create a positive, well-managed classroom that supports behaviour for learning
• Contribute to pupils’ pastoral, social, moral and cultural development
• Build strong, professional relationships with parents and carers
• Effectively direct and support Teaching Assistants to maximise engagement
• Apply behaviour, rewards and “Ready to Learn” approaches consistently
• Produce accurate, timely reports that support pupil progress
• Follow school policies on teaching, learning, data, safeguarding and wellbeing
• Contribute to whole-school development and a positive school culture

Experience and Qualifications Required

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching Art within a school setting
• Strong knowledge of effective and high-quality classroom practice

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through creativity, helping pupils develop confidence, self-expression and a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

About the school

The 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 Underground's central line which will have you in London’s West End in under 50 minutes.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has 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 at the forefront of developing and delivering innovative approaches that support those in our care to make meaningful progress. We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

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.

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
• 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.

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

*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.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.