Teacher of Photography & Art Maternity leave commencing November 2025

TEACHER OF PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART

Department specific duties and responsibilities:

• Exhibit a genuine passion for the Visual Arts, embracing both traditional techniques and contemporary practices.

• To contribute to the teaching of the KS3 - KS5 curriculum in Photography and Art including GCSE and A Level, with experience in

  delivering both to A-Level highly desirable

• Deliver high-quality teaching in both Photography and Art across Key Stages, fostering technical proficiency, creative thinking,

  and critical engagement.

• Plan and assess practical and conceptual projects with a focus on skill development, personal response, and alignment with exam

  board specifications (Edexcel Fine Art and Photography).

• Support students in developing visual literacy and subject-specific analytical skills, particularly in written components such as

  artist analysis and project evaluations.

• Ensure the safe and effective use of specialist resources, including digital and studio equipment. Upholding all health and safety procedures and protocols; including the preparation and implementation of risk assessments.

• Support the Head of Department in the monitoring and maintain all departmental equipment and materials related to Photography and Art, ensuring they are kept in good working order and are safely stored.

• Support the Head of Department in the care and routine maintenance of specialist facilities, including photography studio, studio lighting and other equipment.

• Support students in appropriate and respectful use of resources and consumables, promoting shared responsibility and care for the creative environment; reporting any shortages or damage in a timely manner.

• Liaise with the Head of Department regarding budgeting needs, stock orders, and replacement of resources, contributing to forward planning for department expenditure.

• Maintain accurate inventories of departmental resources and equipment, updating records in line with school procedures.

• Support the Head of Department in identifying and prioritising future investment in equipment or software to enhance student

  learning and access to contemporary practices.

• Contribute to the planning and supervision of educational visits and trips, supporting students in broadening their cultural and

  creative horizons.

• To set and mark classwork, homework and any internal exams/assessments according to the School's marking policy.

• To support the design, development and writing of schemes of work relating to the requirements of KS3 and the GCSE and A

  Level Examination Boards, working collaboratively where appropriate.

• To strive for excellence in the quality of teaching and learning within the department and ensure that curricular records are kept

  and reports written.

• To demonstrate knowledge of relevant examination and assessment specifications, meeting all deadlines for marking

  coursework

• To create, maintain and monitor appropriate records of students' learning and achievements, curricular coverage, and

  assessments.

• To write reports, attend parents' meetings and respond to parents' enquiries.

• To advocate for and implement the school's agreed policies and procedures.

• To supervise the use and care of the rooms assigned to your classes, including adherence to relevant Health and Safety

  regulations in studios/classrooms and other facilities.

• To attend and contribute to meetings for the department and others within school, and to adhere to plans, policies and decisions

  made during such meetings.

• To take part in the performance management and appraisals programme.

• To maintain liaison with classes and individual students' form tutors.

• To take on the pastoral responsibilities of a Form Tutor.

• To work within the budget allocated for certain tasks by the Head of Department.

• To maintain an accurate written record of all books/equipment sold to students in the school, and to provide a list of these

  disbursements when required by the Head of Department.

• To oversee the provision and maintenance of effective resources for learning: textbooks, student materials, equipment and

  classrooms.

  School wide duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain effective discipline through implementation of the school's agreed policies and procedures.

• Carry out general school supervisory duties as and when required to do so.

• Attend and support Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, School performances and other relevant events.

• Attend and contribute to staff meetings, department and faculty meetings, and other meetings as required.