Director of Learning The Arts

MPS/UPS TLR SEN Allowance with progression opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service collaborative MAT network additional LAT benefits.

Please be aware that this role will be covering Bearsted Cranbrook and Minster Colleges.

At Leigh Academy Snowfields we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed regardless of the barriers they may face. We are seeking a passionate resilient and inspirational Director of Learning - The Arts to join our team leading our vibrant Art and Music curricula across all three Snowfields colleges.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership for our Art and Music departments shaping a creative curriculum that inspires and engages all students. You will lead develop and empower a dedicated team of educators to deliver high-quality ambitious teaching in both art and music.

Working within our specialist setting for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) your mission will be to ensure that the creative arts are used powerfully to build confidence self-expression and personal growth. You will foster an inclusive supportive environment that carefully balances high academic standards with student wellbeing ensuring every student has the tools and inspiration to thrive both creatively and personally.

Lead meaningful change: Lead and oversee both the Art and Music curricula across all three Snowfields colleges ensuring a cohesive progressive and exciting creative journey for our students.

Outstanding Facilities: Teach in a modern purpose-built environment designed to support high-quality SEN provision.

Inclusive Culture: Work with a passionate and supportive team who share your commitment to inclusive education and celebrate every success big or small.

Professional Growth: Benefit from ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape innovative approaches to teaching within a forward-thinking academy trust.

Meaningful Impact: Make a genuine difference in the lives of young people by helping them thrive academically socially and emotionally.

If youre a dedicated Teacher ready to inspire empower and support students to overcome barriers and achieve their very best wed love to hear from you!

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Leigh Academy Snowfields is an Outstanding specialist school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) offering a warm inclusive and aspirational environment across our Bearsted and Cranbrook campuses - with a brand new purpose-built site opening in Minster September 2025. Across all sites our dedicated team empowers every student to thrive academically socially and emotionally.

Our approach blends care with ambition - Where Nurture Meets Aspiration - and is underpinned by our core values: Be Kind Work Hard Communicate Stay Safe and Be Happy. We offer small class sizes highly personalised support and a broad balanced curriculum that includes GCSEs and vocational pathways. Our specialist facilities in catering horticulture and land-based studies prepare students for meaningful independent futures.

Awarded Ofsted Outstanding Snowfields is more than a school - its a collaborative and inspiring community where staff are valued supported and developed. Whether youre new to special education or an experienced practitioner youll be part of a forward-thinking team making a real difference.

Come and help shape the future of SEN education. To find out more about Leigh Academy Snowfields please click here.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If youd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy please dont hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): / 0.

To support your application we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what were 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. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. 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.