Art & Photography Teacher - Wirral - October Start

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Wirral; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated education recruitmentconsult

Ongoing support from Tradewind

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an Art and Photography Teacher for a Wirral secondary school, starting after October half-term 2026. This full-time, short-term vacancy runs until Christmas 2026.

Daily pay ranges from £174.71 to £240.70, depending on experience. The role requires delivering Art and Photography, creating engaging lessons, and supporting students' creative and technical skills. QTS or equivalent is expected, with strong classroom management and ability to differentiate

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Art and Photography in a secondary school.
• Strong creative and technical subject knowledge.
• Ability to deliver engaging practical lessons.
• Experience supporting creative coursework and portfolio development.
• Effective classroom and behaviour management.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet different learning needs.
• Available full-time from October half-term to Christmas 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art and Photography across the secondary curriculum.
• Plan and deliver creative, practical and theory-based lessons.
• Develop pupils' artistic, observational and photographic skills.
• Support digital photography and traditional artistic techniques.
• Guide pupils through creative projects and portfolio development.
• Assess pupil work and provide constructive feedback.
• Differentiate lessons to support a range of learning needs.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour and safe practical environments.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues.
• Undertake planning, preparation, teaching and assessment duties for a full-time position.

Skills

QTS

Art teaching

Photography teaching

Classroom management

Portfolio development

Differentiation

Digital photography

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Art & Photography Teacher - Wirral - October StartLocation: Wirral, MerseysidePay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experienceStart Date: After October half-term 2026Duration: Initially until Christmas 2026Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Art and Photography Teacher to join a secondary school on the Wirral following the October half-term break. This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy, initially running until Christmas 2026, offering an excellent opportunity for a creative and committed teacher seeking a short-term placement.

The school requires a teacher who can confidently deliver both Art and Photography, maintain continuity of learning and support pupils in developing their creative, practical and technical skills.

The Role

The successful Art and Photography Teacher will join an established secondary school department, delivering engaging lessons and maintaining high expectations of pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Art and Photography across the secondary curriculum
• Planning and delivering creative, practical and theory-based lessons
• Developing pupils' artistic, observational and photographic skills
• Supporting digital photography and traditional artistic techniques
• Guiding pupils through creative projects and portfolio development
• Assessing pupil work and providing constructive feedback
• Differentiating lessons to support a range of learning needs
• Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and safe practical working environments
• Working collaboratively with departmental colleagues

The successful candidate will undertake the planning, preparation, teaching and assessment responsibilities associated with a full-time teaching position.

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience teaching both Art and Photography in a secondary school
• Possess strong creative and technical subject knowledge
• Can confidently deliver engaging practical lessons
• Have experience supporting creative coursework and portfolio development
• Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management
• Can adapt teaching to meet different learning needs
• Build positive professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Are available full-time from October half-term until Christmas 2026

The ability to teach both Art and Photography is essential for this vacancy.

About the School

The position is based at an established secondary school on the Wirral, offering an opportunity to support its creative arts provision during the second half of the autumn term.

The school is seeking a teacher who can quickly integrate into the department, establish positive relationships and deliver consistent, high-quality teaching.

Full school details will be discussed confidentially with suitable applicants.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As an Art and Photography Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates of £174.71-£240.70
• Weekly pay
• A genuine full-time teaching opportunity
• A dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Access to further teaching opportunities across Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside
• Free professional development through The National College
• Support throughout the interview and recruitment process
• Ongoing support during your placement

Important Applicant Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to the Wirral. QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.