Teacher of Art, Graphics & Photography

St Thomas More Catholic School; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

St Thomas More Catholic School is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Art, Graphics and Photography to inspire students and strengthen their achievement. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching and expertise in using Adobe tools and DSLR cameras to enable students to develop their skills. This role requires strong classroom practice, high expectations for students, and a commitment to the school community.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge in Art, Graphics, and Photography.
• Expertise in Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator is a plus.
• Experience in delivering Photography lessons with DSLR cameras.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and engaging lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Foster creativity and contribute to departmental improvement plans.
• Support students’ technical and creative skill development.

Skills

Art

Graphics

Photography

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

DSLR camera proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Governors are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Art, Graphics and Photography to inspire and enthuse students and to further strengthen the achievement and progress of students within our Art and Photography department.

St Thomas More is a good school (Ofsted 2022) committed to high standards of growth and professional development.The school is popular – always oversubscribed beyond our admission limit – and well respected in the local community. We are a successful school with a large Sixth Form located near Willenhall, with easy access to the M6 motorway network. We welcome and encourage informal visits.

The qualities we are looking for include:

·A passionate teacher with strong subject knowledge in Art, Graphics, and Photography, with expertise in Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator.

·Proficiency in using DSLR cameras and delivering high-quality Photography lessons, enabling students to develop their technical and creative skills.

·The ability to deliver creative and engaging lessons across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with Photography experience highly desirable.

·Consistently good or outstanding classroom practice and positive academic outcomes for all students.

·A commitment to fostering creativity and contributing to departmental and whole-school improvement plans.

·High expectations of self and students, with the ability to inspire and motivate learners of all abilities.

·Strong communication and teamwork skills, with flexibility and a collaborative approach.

·A willingness to contribute fully to the life of the school, including being a supportive Form Tutor and engaging in extra-curricular activities.

For more information, and to request an application pack including job description, please contact Jodie Massie at Hays Education on

M: 07761446571

E: [e-mail]

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 19th June 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23rd June OR Monday 30th June 2025

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date.

Please also see our recruitment site:

https://microsites.hays.co.uk/jobs/st-thomas-more/index.htm

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.