Art & Photography Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a dynamic Art Teacher with strong Photography experience to inspire students in Liverpool. The role includes delivering engaging lessons and nurturing creativity in students. Candidates must have a relevant degree and QTS or be working towards it. This full-time position includes responsibilities such as planning high-quality lessons and leading enrichment activities.

Benefits

Free child protection training

Support for DBS check

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it.
• Degree in Fine Art, Photography, or Visual Communication.
• Demonstrable photography expertise with camera operation and editing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons in Art and Photography.
• Teach digital photography workflows and post-production.
• Curate displays and lead enrichment activities.

Skills

Photography expertise

Creative lesson planning

Effective assessment

Adobe Creative Cloud

Education

Degree in Fine Art or related field

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Job description

Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS scale match (Dependent on experience)
Start date:Immediately
Location: Liverpool area

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic Art Teacher with strong Photography experience to inspire students across KS3–KS5. You’ll deliver engaging lessons in Fine Art and Photography (digital and/or darkroom), nurture creative confidence, and contribute to a thriving visual arts culture through exhibitions, competitions, and community projects.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, sequenced lessons in Art and Photography that stretch all learners (KS3–KS4; KS5 desirable).

• Teach digital photography workflows (DSLR/mirrorless, composition, lighting) and post-production (Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom; Bridge/Camera Raw).

• Model effective assessment for learning, provide timely feedback, and track progress against departmental and exam-board criteria (e.g., GCSE/A-level).

• Curate displays and exhibitions; lead enrichment such as photography club, portfolio workshops, and gallery visits.

• Contribute to curriculum development, resources, and standardisation/moderation.

• Maintain excellent safeguarding, H&S, and equipment/consumables management; coordinate bookings and kit loans.

• Communicate effectively with parents/carers and colleagues; uphold school values and behaviour expectations.

About you

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards it; ECTs welcome.

• Degree in a relevant field (Fine Art, Photography, Visual Communication or similar).

• Demonstrable photography expertise: camera operation, studio/natural light, editing workflow; darkroom skills advantageous.

• Proven ability to raise attainment, differentiate effectively, and engage diverse learners.

• Confident with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop/Lightroom; Illustrator/Premiere a plus).

• Organised, collaborative, reflective; high expectations for students and yourself.

How to apply

Please complete the application form and send your CV to [e-mail]

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