Job Overview
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 Teacher
Location: Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7AX
Salary: From £31,650.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only
UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
ECT applicants are welcome!
We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Art Teacher to join our close-knit team at Waterloo Lodge School, part of Options Autism.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Teacher to join our team at Waterloo Lodge School. As an Art Teacher, you will deliver lessons to pupils according to their educational needs, maximising student achievement and development.
This role offers a chance to develop creative learning opportunities for pupils with varied and complex needs. You will work with pupils who require extra support, in a school with a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and involved in decisions.
You will support and motivate some of our most troubled and reluctant learners, working closely with Teachers and Senior Teachers to empower vulnerable pupils to be happy and to succeed in the world.
Applicants should have UK QTS or equivalent. ECT applicants are also welcome.
About Us
Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for pupils aged 11 to 18 with diverse needs in Lancashire, Manchester, and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team works to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive with challenging views of education and life.
We pride ourselves on nurturing aspirations, building confidence, and encouraging pride in achievements. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in innovative approaches that deliver measurable outcomes.
In 2024, Outcomes First Group was certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
Why join Options Autism?
We focus on positive impacts on pupils’ lives, safeguarding and promoting their welfare, with all applicants subject to social media checks and enhanced DBS.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important. We offer an exceptional rewards package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* Access to mental health support and health checks via “Your Wellbeing Matters”
Our flexible benefits platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:
* Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* Discount options in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, subject to successful probation. 4DWW is not a contractual benefit.
Outcomes First Group is committed to a thorough recruitment process, adhering to safeguarding standards. We do not accept liability for any costs incurred during the process. All stages are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.
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