Teacher of Art and Photography

Uxbridge High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic Art teacher to join a vibrant department. The ideal candidate will have strong digital and technical expertise, including proficiency in Photoshop and studio photography skills. This role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive work environment that values staff wellbeing. Applications are encouraged from both Early Career Teachers and experienced educators looking for a new challenge.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Opportunities for career progression

Family-friendly policies

Private health care

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong digital expertise and technical skills.
• Experience in studio lighting and digital photography.
• Ability to deliver lessons across all key stages.

Responsibilities

• Teach Art across various key stages.
• Utilize extensive Photography resources effectively.
• Engage with students creatively, respecting their individuality.

Skills

Digital expertise

Technical expertise in photography

Proficiency in Photoshop

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Tools

Digital camera

Photo editing software

Darkroom equipment

Job description

What we are offering

• Early finish on Fridays (our students are dismissed at 1.00 pm)
• We support flexible working: 16% of our staff work flexibly (including 9% of teaching workforce and 37% of associate staff).
• We support the work life balance and have family friendly policies: we give our staff three paid days of special leave for medical appointments and three paid days for childcare/emergency leave.
• We offer private health care which includes: 24/7 GP and mental health helplines, medical diagnosis and treatment, physiotherapy, cancer support, social care advice and wellbeing hub, rewards and benefits.
• July start for Early Careers Teachers, paid induction for new starters, paid duties, interest‑free travel loans, interest‑free loan for ECTs (up to £1500), financial support for higher and further education.
• Staff events: Christmas lunch and end‑of‑year event, sport Fridays.
• Staff wellbeing: staff wellbeing group, early finish on Fridays before the winter and spring breaks, yoga sessions on site, running club, five annual INSET days to deliver exceptional CPD with TOIL days for twilight INSET which gives staff longer Christmas and Easter holidays, wellbeing is our appraisal target, additional Occasional Day off in Autumn.

The School Uxbridge High School is a vibrant, forward‑thinking school that celebrates the academic, social, and emotional growth of each student. We take pride in our diverse, committed student body, supportive staff, and strong relationships with the wider community. As a truly comprehensive and multicultural school, we embody the spirit of modern Britain, valuing every child's unique journey and success. Uxbridge High School Academy Trust believes in creating an environment that allows employees to be at their best. This is known by the community as our gold standard. Our commitment to our people, how we value and treat staff is set in our People Strategy. The Department Our Art Department is ambitious, exceptional, and future‑ready. We combine artistic creativity with academic rigour and innovation, consistently achieving top GCSE and A‑level results. Our students' portfolios are nationally recognised as benchmarks of excellence. The department displays our PROUD values through fostering a positive growth mindset, creating an environment where students respect each other's ideas, encouraging curiosity and keeping students open minded to different perspectives and celebrating each student's individuality and uniqueness.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our Art department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong digital and technical expertise, including proficiency in Photoshop and image‑editing workflows, and have experience with studio lighting and digital photography. The successful candidate will be able to deliver lessons across all key stages and will be confident in using our extensive Photography resources, which include a fully equipped darkroom and an expanding digital setup. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic and progressive Art department. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to make your mark, or an experienced educator looking for a new challenge, we welcome your application to become part of our supportive and innovative team.

Benefits of Joining Uxbridge High School

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership roles within the department.
• A welcoming and inclusive environment that values wellbeing and promotes work‑life balance.

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