Teaching Assistant, Teaching and Head of Department Vacancies

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

4 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Teaching Assistant posts ASAP / Teacher & HOD posts January 2026

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subjects: Art and design, English, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical education, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time hours per week (Term Time only plus 5 days) for the Teaching Assistant posts / 37 hours per week for the Teacher & HOD posts
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Please see individual adverts via our website

What skills and experience we're looking for

Reporting to Headteacher

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 4 Teaching Assistants, 5 Teachers and 2 Head of Departments.

Lionheart school is a provision that supports some of the most vulnerable children on the Isle of Wight. 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.

Teaching Assistant x4 (Full time hours per week - Term Time only plus 5 days)

The below teaching posts are 37 hours per week required January 2026:

Teacher of Science

Teacher of Humanities

Teacher of Horticulture

Teacher of PE

Teacher of English

Head of Maths

Head of Art

We are looking for inspirational and committed people, with a passion for their subject to teach to KS3 and KS4, or to provide teaching support within classes.

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.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Cindy Gosnell HR Assistant 01983 300333 or Cindy.Gosnell@islandlearning.co.uk

The closing date for applications is noon Friday 10thOctober 2025

Interview date: Week beginning 13th October 2025

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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@islandlearning.co.uk
• Phone number: 01983 300333
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/island-learning-centre

Pupil Referral Unit

Arranging a visit to Lionheart School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Cindy.Gosnell@islandlearning.co.uk.

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