Art Teacher

Location: Epping

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Job title:

Art Teacher

Location:

The Tower School, Epping, CM16 4BA

Salary:  Up to £40,000.00 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am – 4.00pm

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:  April 2026
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship

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

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