Teacher of Art and Design Technology

Lionheart School, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5HZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Art and design
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: QTS Main 1 to Main 6, UPS1-UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  SEN min

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lionheart School is a pupil referral unit that supports some of the most vulnerable young people on the Island. An exciting opportunity now exists for an Art/DT Teacher based at our Newport campus.

We provide a stimulating, nurturing environment for a range of students who for a variety of reasons are unable to attend mainstream schools. This could be due to medical needs, being emotionally vulnerable or having behavioural difficulties.

We are looking for an inspirational and committed person, with a passion for their subject to teach Art/DT to KS3 and KS4.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, creative individual who has high expectations of all children and what they can achieve. If you want to make a difference to children’s lives, are enthusiastic and emotionally resilient then we want to hear from you. We can offer you a dedicated staff team and opportunities for excellent personal and career development.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school that supports and empowers some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight.
• Be part of a friendly, supportive, and talented staff team, committed to providing an excellent education for every child.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Lionheart School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 50 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lionheart School website
• Email address: Cindy.Gosnell@Lionheart.iow.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01983 30033
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/island-learning-centre

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