Director of Learning - The Arts

What skills and experience we're looking for

MPS/UPS + TLR + SEN Allowance, with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additionalLAT 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 inspirationalDirector of Learning - The Artsto join our team, leading our vibrantArt and Musiccurricula 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.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Leigh Academy Snowfields at Cranbrook College?

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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.

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Outstanding Facilities

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

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Inclusive Culture

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

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Professional Growth

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

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Meaningful Impact

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

If you’re a dedicated Teacher ready to inspire, empower, and support students to overcome barriers and achieve their very best, we’d 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.

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.