Vocational Teacher - Art and Creative Media (The Workplace Alternative Provision Free School)

Job Description

Hours of work: 20 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)
Fixed term for: 9-12 Months

Closing date: 12pm Tuesday 18 November 2025

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

The Workplace Alternative Provision Free School
Down Road
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN39 4HS

Phone: 01323 691000
Email: recruitment@sabden.org.uk
Website: www.sabden.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

The Workplace
Vocational Teacher/Instructor - Arts and Creative Media
Fixed Term Maternity cover (9-12 months)
26 hours per week (0.8FTE)
MPS 1-6/ UPS 1-3 + SEN additional allowance
UQT 1-6 + additional allowance (FTE £2,000)

The Workplace is an aspirational and innovative Alternative Provision Free School in East Sussex. The Workplace provides industry relevant education for students in year 9-11 which is high quality, based on partnerships and focussed on enterprise. It offers students a strong grounding in Maths, English, Science and Enterprise alongside quality provision in one of six vocational areas (Hairdressing & Barbering, Hospitality & Catering, Multi-trades construction, Automotive, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity).

Students who access The Workplace come from across East Sussex and have been identified as at being at risk of disengagement from their commissioning school. We have high expectations of students via Workplace standards, to suitably prepare them for post-16 and the wider world of work. Staff work with employers across industry to ensure that classroom practice replicates the world of work and ensure students develop relevant skills and knowledge.

The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Vocational Teacher - Arts & Creative Media to join our innovative delivery model at The Workplace. This is an exciting part-time, temporary position (0.8fte) to cover maternity leave, responsible for instructing Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils.

About the Role: As a Vocational Teacher, you will be instrumental in enabling pupils to achieve their full potential, gain valuable industry knowledge, and develop practical skills in Arts & Creative Media within a community-based vocational learning environment. You will plan and deliver a quality theoretical and practical curriculum, prepare engaging resources, and provide a stimulating learning environment, simulating real working environments wherever possible. The role also involves pastoral duties, contributing to pupil action plans, and actively engaging in professional development.

The successful candidate will be joining a Trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our students. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued and your wellbeing is paramount.

To find out more about the Trust and The Workplace, please visit SABDEN's website here: www.sabden.org.uk

For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies

The closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 18th November 2025.
Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk.

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring.

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Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

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