Art and Performing Arts 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 #teamOFG!

Job Title:         Art and Performing Arts Teacher

Location:         Brick Lane School, London

Salary:             Up to £42,000 per annum

Hours:             37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Contract:         Permanent; Term Time only

Interviews:      September 2023

Are you committed to improving the lives of pupils? We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Teacher to join us at Brick Lane School located in East London.

About the Role

We are looking to appoint a Class teacher - Art and Performing Arts who is flexible, dynamic and a dedicated individual with experience in working with pupils with Special Educational Needs.

You will be a Qualified Teacher who will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every pupil to reach their potential.

About the role

• To secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher
• To teach Art and Performing Arts to groups of pupils from all abilities across ages 5 - 18 according to their educational needs and levels of ability, to include GCSE provision and other appropriate qualifications
• In consultation with the Headteacher/SLT undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum
• To evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and progress towards meeting agreed targets across the school relentlessly focusing on the improving of teaching and learning
• To secure, in collaboration with the SLT, high standards of teaching and learning
• Contribute to a lively and stimulating environment

About us

Brick Lane School (part of the Options Autism Group) in East London is an independent school offering education for pupils aged 5 years to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of Autism. 

The school is located just 10 paces off the vibrant and cosmopolitan Brick Lane which is well served by public transport services including Santander Bikes. The school does have parking for staff however we encourage staff to make use of environmentally friendly alternatives and as a company the cycle to work scheme is available for all employees.

The aim of the school is to provide specialist individual support to each pupil, enabling them to reach their potential so they can live fulfilling and productive lives. We will provide the young people with as much freedom as possible while offering a safe and supervised environment. This is achievable due to the dedication and support from a range of employed professionals across the company who are passionate, reliable and understanding including dedicated education, care and clinical teams.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. 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.

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

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils 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 successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and social media check.

*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.