Teacher of Photography & Art (Maternity Cover)

Overview

Salary: Teacher Scales

Contract: Maternity. 0.8FTE working days to be discussed at interview

Closing Date: Friday 17 October 2025 at 9am

Interview: likely week commencing 20 October 2025

Start Date: Expected to be January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible.

Are you a passionate, dedicated and ambitious teacher with a passion for Photography and Art? Do you thrive on inspiring creativity and encouraging self-expression in young people? Are you committed to raising achievement through engaging and inclusive teaching? Could you play a vital role in helping to build a culture of excellence, equality, and high expectations, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to develop their artistic potential in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the Department Head and Head of School at Ryburn Valley High School.

What the role involves in a nutshell

• To deliver high quality curriculum provision through effective teaching and learning of Photography & Art
• To carry out the professional duties of a qualified teacher as identified in the DfE Teachers’ Standards
• Plan work in accordance with the curriculum area programmes of study to ensure progress and the personalised learning needs of every student
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning, motivation, and presentation of work
• Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with students and parents’, including keeping parents informed of pupil progress
• Set high expectations for student behaviour to create a purposeful working atmosphere and a safe and respectful classroom environment that supports the learning of all pupils

What you’ll get in return

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term. In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the Teacher Pension fund
• A supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, or have any questions, then we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Mark Thorley, our School Business & Compliance Manager, via m.thorley@ryburn.TLT.school

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.