Art Teacher

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).

If the trial is a success, we'll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group - so there's never been a more exciting time to join !

Job Title: Art Teacher

Location: Skylarks School, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7LR

Salary: GBP45,000 per annum FTE

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday (Part time considered)

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Art Teacher to join our new Options Autism School - Skylarks School in Epsom, Surrey.

About the role

We are looking for an Art Teacher who will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive art curriculum for pupils, fostering creativity, and nurturing pupils' artistic skills. You will create a positive and encouraging environment where pupils can explore and express themselves through various artistic mediums.

As an Art Teacher you will teach pupils of varying skill levels and help them gain a deeper appreciation for art.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in Teaching
• Experience of working with pupils with SEN
• Knowledge of outstanding classroom practice Understanding of SEN and its impact on learning Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff quickly.
• Knowledge of safeguarding good practice.
• Knowledge of the Primary and Secondary curriculum.
• Knowledge of the challenges facing pupils and parents with Autism.
• An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines.
• Desire to "go the extra mile" in the best interests of pupils.
• Good sense of humour and to be able to place events in perspective.
• Ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals. Good personal organisational skills.

Part-time opportunity will be considered for the right candidate with the appropriate qualifications and skills - salary will be pro rata.

About us

Our New Options Autism School will cater for pupils ages 11 - 19-year-old who have ASC and Complex Needs and will have capacity for 60 pupils.

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 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 the 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