A scholarly secondary school in York, North Yorkshire, is seeking a creative Teacher of Art & Photography to join its Visual Arts department on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.
Job Overview
Art and Photography occupy an essential role within this school’s expressive culture and Sixth Form pathways. The successful candidate will deliver practical studio and digital lens-based lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Art & Design / Fine Art), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Fine Art & Photography).
Working alongside art technicians and departmental colleagues, you will guide students through traditional drawing, painting, darkroom techniques, digital editing (Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom), and portfolio building for non-exam assessments (NEA). This is a full-time, permanent contract.
Key Responsibilities
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Teach engaging fine art and digital photography lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5
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Guide GCSE and A-Level pupils through sketchbooks, contextual research, NEA portfolios, and final exhibition mounting
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Maintain studio environments, printmaking equipment, ceramics kilns, and digital photography workstations safely
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Organize student art exhibitions, gallery visits, and co-curricular creative workshops
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Assess, track, and report on student progress across portfolio assessments and external moderation
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Fulfill pastoral duties as a Form Tutor, supporting student wellbeing and personal development
Role Overview & Specifications
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Start Date: January
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Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
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Location: York, North Yorkshire
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Salary / Pay Rate: MPS / UPS equivalent
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Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Fine Art & Photography
Candidate Requirements
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK teaching credentials (PGCE / SCITT)
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Honors degree in Fine Art, Photography, Visual Arts, or a closely related creative discipline
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Proven track record (or clear potential during training) for delivering strong GCSE/A-Level Art and Photography outcomes
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Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom) and traditional studio techniques
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An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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