Art/Photography Teacher - Full-time

Will Adams Academy, Gillingham

• Ref:MED887-1108-29T
• Posted:20/04/2026
• Pay:MPS/UPS
• Start Date:Sept 2026
• App Close Date:08/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:14/15th May 2026

Advert

Salary: MPS/UQT

Hours/Term Time/Full Time: Full Time

Location: Gillingham

Start Date: September 2026

We are looking for a teacher with an Art/Photography specialism whose subject knowledge, pedagogy and enthusiasm will engage even the most reluctant learner. We are looking for an Art/Photography specialist to deliver GCSE Art/Photography and Level 1 and 2 Vocational courses in Art/Photography to Year 9, 10 and 11 students. 

It is vital that the successful candidate is a hard-working teacher who can quickly build positive relationships with young people and adults and who wants to have a transformational impact on the lives of the most disadvantaged young people.

Who we are looking for:

• A qualified teacher with experience in alternative provision or mainstream. The subject knowledge and classroom practice to teach across Key Stages 4.
• A commitment to motivating learners while challenging and supporting them to achieve their potential.
• Organised, resourceful and proactive.
• Desire to continually improve own teaching and classroom practice.
• Desirable to have SEND experience

This is a full-time, permanent position open to MPS/UQT + SEN allowance.

 The Trust/Will Adams Academy can offer you:

• An organisation with a clear moral purpose to change young people’s lives.
• A commitment to support you, in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences.
• The opportunity to work with a dedicated passionate team of professionals.
• Access to our 24/7 employee assistance scheme.
• Term-time hours and flexible working.
• Additional paid week leave in October for wellbeing purposes.
• Five Year Service award for Support Staff.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Eye care reimbursement.
• Eligibility to discount schemes such as Blue Light.

Applications must be received no later than the closing date on the advert. Applications received after this date will not be considered.  To help manage applications efficiently, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.

Further information about Alternative Learning Trust/Will Adams Academy can be found on our websites.

Closing date: 8th May 2026

Interview date: 14^th/15^th May 2026

Information about the school

Information about the school

Background to Alternative Learning Trust

The Alternative Learning Trust became a multi-academy trust (MAT company number 11788031) in June 2019. There are now four schools within the Trust, The Limes College, (Sutton), Estaury Academy North (EAN), Will Adams Academy and the Saffron Valley Collegiate. (Croydon). The Department for Education would like Alternative Learning Trust to consider taking in other alternative providers. The Trust has been established to work with Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and alternative providers who support vulnerable students to access and engage with education. Many of our students have special educational needs and have been excluded from mainstream education.

As a Trust we have the following core set of values for our staff and the families we support: • the need for people to flourish in all areas of their lives; • we are stronger through a sense of community; • social justice is vital.

Background to our Kent Hub

Will Adams Academy

Will Adams Academy is located in Gillingham and joined Alternative Learning Trust in 2022. The school has recently reorganised their structure and is working closely with our Gravesend school in sharing facilities, expertise and curriculum development. Ofsted outcome – Good. Will Adams is our smallest Kent & Medway hub school with only 45 children but it is also home to our exceptional SEMH Assessment Centre and Apollo Training programmes which are commissioned by the Medway Local Authority.

Estuary Academy North

Estuary Academy is located in Gravesend, Kent and has been on a considerable and fast-paced journey, making exciting and positive strides forward. We have an amazing team who are focused on providing the best outcomes for our students, promoting positive behaviour for learning and creating a high-quality teaching environment. Ofsted say that, ‘For many pupils, their time at Estuary Academy North (EAN) is transformational.’ We strongly believe in this moral purpose and seek to continue to grow the exceptional team working to achieve this. With the right facilities and a well renowned SEND department, now is the time to come and work with us. Ofsted outcome – Good with Outstanding for personal development.

Expansion September 2024 – Satellite provision 120 children & young People - Estuary Academy Island, Sheerness

Job Contact Information

• Name:Katie Murray
• Address:Woodlands Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2BX
• Telephone: 01634 337111
• Email: katie.murray@willadamsacademy.org.uk

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