Creative Teacher — The Complete Works (TCW) for September 2026
South (SE1) | 2 days per week minimum (Full-time potential) | £30,317.93 FTE (£12,127.17 2 Days)
Bring creativity to life and change it.
As we step into a new academic year, TCW is expanding our creative offer and looking for an inspiring Creative Teacher to join our growing team. If you’re ready to use creativity to re-engage young people with education, this could be your next meaningful move.
TCW is an alternative independent school supporting students from Key Stages 1–5 who are unable to attend mainstream education. Many of our learners have SEND needs or have experienced exclusion. We deliver personalised 1:1 and small-group learning across London in homes, libraries, and learning centres, reigniting curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning.
The Role
We’re looking for a passionate, imaginative educator with a creative background (art, design, media, performance or multi-disciplinary practice) to deliver engaging, qualification-based creative learning.
You’ll:
- Deliver inspiring 1:1 and small group creative sessions
- Adapt learning to individual student interests and needs
- Oversee creative progress for assigned students (up to 20)
- Support qualification pathways (Entry Level, Unit Awards, GCSE)
- Work collaboratively with offsite creative teachers to ensure consistency across TCW’s creative curriculum
About You
- Creative practitioner with teaching experience
- Experience working with SEND or behavioural needs
- Confident, adaptable, and highly organised
- Passionate about inclusive, student-led learning
- A strong collaborator who enjoys innovative approaches to education
Desirable
- Degree in Business or related field
- Experience running or managing a creative business/start-up
- Background in alternative or creative education settings
What We Offer
- A supportive, creative and values-driven team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- A flexible, collaborative working culture
- The opportunity to transform lives through creativity
Training & Development
- Induction Day (9:00–3:45)
- 5 Tuesday induction sessions (4:30–6:00pm)
- Weekly Thursday CPD sessions (4:30–6:00pm)
Apply Now
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Start Date: ASAP
Interviews: Rolling — apply early as we may appoint before the deadline
TCW Values:We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. TCW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Pay: From £30,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sabbatical
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
