Art and Design and Photography Teacher

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between traditional fine art and modern digital photography?

Do you thrive in an environment where creativity is not just encouraged but is a way of life?

Are you looking for a school community that values integrity and determination as much as academic success?

This is a full-time position starting after the Easter break. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and popular Design Faculty, teaching across Art, Design, and Photography. The role involves delivering high-quality instruction at Key Stage 3, where the focus is on building a foundation of formal elements, and at Key Stage 4, where students pursue AQA specifications in Fine Art, Graphic Communication, and Photography.

Located in the Leeds, this academy is a cornerstone of the local community. It is a place where tradition meets innovation, boasting modern facilities and a curriculum designed to foster both character and ambition. The school is known for its inclusive atmosphere and its commitment to a blend of resilience, respect, and hard work. With a supportive leadership team and a collaborative staff body, it provides an environment where educators are empowered to grow and students are encouraged to exceed expectations.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
• Familiarity with the National Curriculum and AQA GCSE specifications.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Multidisciplinary Expertise: Proficiency across fine art, 3D design, and digital photography.
• Adaptive Teaching: Tailoring lessons to meet a diverse range of student abilities and interests.
• Collaborative Spirit: Working across disciplines within the faculty to enrich the core curriculum.
• Analytical Assessment: Accurately grading GCSE coursework according to AQA standards.
• Exhibition Curation: Skills in showcasing student work through annual exhibitions.

• Lesson Planning: Designing engaging schemes of work for KS3 and KS4 students.
• Coursework Supervision: Guiding GCSE students through their 10-hour supervised assessment periods.
• Extra-Curricular Support: Giving time to enrich the curriculum through clubs and after-school sessions.
• Educational Visits Organising: and leading trips to major galleries and local sites of interest.
• SMSC Integration: Promoting Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural development through art.
• Progress Tracking: Monitoring and reporting on student achievement and setting ambitious targets.
• Health & Safety: Ensuring the safe use of tools, machinery, and chemical materials.
• Parental Engagement: Providing feedback during parents' evenings and through school reports.
• Resource Management: Maintaining specialist equipment and ordering necessary studio supplies.
• Ethos Promotion: Embodying the school's core values of Respect, Integrity, and Determination.

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).

Could this be the ideal role for you? Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Art and Photography Teacher. For more information, please contact  or call  to speak to the secondary team.