Teacher of Photography and Art (Maternity Cover)

Purpose of the Role

The successful applicant will be joining a thriving, successful department, working alongside dedicated members of staff teaching Fine Art, Photography and History of Art. The subjects within the department are popular subjects at GCSE and A level with some of our students carry on the study at degree level. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic, forward-thinking and passionate about supporting innovation in the visual arts. 

We are looking for a lively and engaging teacher who is a confident classroom practitioner. They will be responsible for the successful delivery of Photography and Art across the Key Stages. The successful candidate will work closely as a team with the other members of the department to ensure the provision of enriching and exciting art lessons, working to maintain and improve all results. 

This is a maternity role lasting for twelve months. It will initially be a 0.8 contract, rising to full time from September 2023.

The Department

Three members of staff teach in an arrangement of three dedicated Art rooms. There are also, several areas around the school which are used for the display of exemplary work. 

Pupils take Art subjects seriously and respond to teachers’ high expectations, whatever their ability. Pupils are well supported by staff. For GCSE, we follow the Fine Art and Photography specifications for the Edexcel Exam Board. Results in public examinations are excellent. Students go on to study at a range of top establishments for the visual arts such as St Martin’s, and Chelsea and Kingston. Past History of Art students gained places on courses in UCL, Edinburgh, Royal Holloway and Exeter. Whilst this success is valued, visual arts pupils are encouraged to investigate, explore and refine practical skills parallel to developing a creative response to the world that surrounds them. Work is individual and of personal relevance. Nurturing this original and intelligent approach enables pupils to develop skills that are of immense value within the subjects, but also far beyond them.

Pupils are encouraged to make independent visits to galleries and museums in London and beyond. Previous locations for Sixth Form field trips include New York, Barcelona and Paris. The successful candidate would be expected to help organise and participate in any future visits.