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Teacher of Art and Design
The Basildon Lower Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/3/2026
About this role
Due to continued growth in student numbers, we wish to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Art and Design to join our Lower Academy. Salary: £35,317 - £54,063 (M1 - AL3 Academy Qualified Teachers Scale) Position Available: January 2027 Our academy operates across two sites. The Lower Academy specialises in the teaching of our Key Stage 3 students, whilst The Upper Academy specialises in teaching Key Stage 4 and 5. The Creative Arts Faculty boasts a team of highly trained, creative, and motivated practitioners who work collaboratively to share and develop each other's specialisms through department CPD. The Lower Academy benefits from two dedicated and well-equipped DT workshops, Art studios, 3D printers, a fully functioning Kiln as well as a laser cutter using TechSoft 2D Design. You will be joining a well-established and collaborative team, which is also supported by a group of skilled technicians. We pride ourselves on being a truly inclusive academy and this is actively underpinned by our motto ‘Aspire Believe Achieve’. The Academies offer staff tailored and effective support to meet their professional development needs, ensuring they are provided with opportunities that challenge them at a high level. All staff take ownership of their own learning journey and are given opportunities to reflect on their own practice, as well as supporting others through being members of Teacher Learning Communities. There is an open-door culture that encourages teachers to 'drop in' on colleagues, therefore promoting good practice within the schools. We are dedicated to the SSAT Embedding Formative Assessment CPD programme for the next two years, while also supporting staff in advancing their expertise and leadership through a variety of internal and external programmes, including the complete range of NPQ courses. Our strong track record demonstrates our success in developing staff from ITT to Headship. Pupils say that everyone is valued here and treated with respect. Pupils appreciate the guidance and support that the school gives them to be the best they can be. Upper Academy, 'Good' Ofsted 2023 If you can engage, motivate and challenge students to make exceptional progress, then please download and complete our application form. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or are able to fill the position faster than originally anticipated.