Vocational Teacher – Arts and Creative Media

The Workplace

Vocational Teacher – 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

For an application pack, please download an application form and job description from this webpage.

The closing date for completed applications is by midday, Tuesday 14^th October 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.