Teacher of Art & Design

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Art & Design who can deliver high-quality learning opportunities for our students across this curriculum area. Our successful candidate will be driven, motivated and most of all, passionate about the visual arts and nurturing creativity. You will be part of a vibrant, experienced, supportive team; we believe in working collaboratively, sharing ideas and supporting each other to achieve great things and see this as the key to further developing innovative teaching and learning strategies.

The visual arts are highly valued at LAB, and if successful you will be joining a well-resourced and successful department. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about research-informed education, and you can inspire learners to go beyond what they are taught and seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you.

This opportunity is part-time working 3 days per week (Monday - Wednesday) and offers MPS/UPS + Inner London Allowance, based on experience.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) is an 'Outstanding' co-educational 11-19 school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. An International Baccalaureate World School, LAB is dedicated to providing a challenging and personalized education to all students. The school's mission is to ensure every student becomes a powerful citizen of the digital future. LAB is a strong learning community built on the core values of Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship, and Resilience. The school's 'human-scale' education model ensures every student is known and valued.

LAB is seeking a new team member with a flexible, can-do attitude, drive, and enthusiasm to work with students who have special educational needs. The role involves supporting students in 1:1 sessions and small groups, preparing specialist materials, and contributing to the school's supportive and collaborative environment.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.