Teacher of Art/Photography, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Teacher of Art/Photography to join an outstanding department starting September 2025. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in teaching at KS3, KS4 & 5, contributing to curriculum development and ensuring high educational standards. Applicants are expected to engage actively in extra-curricular activities and foster a positive learning environment. This role offers the flexibility of full or part-time applications.

Benefits

Commitment to professional development

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for extra-curricular involvement

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS or PGCE required.
• Evidence of further professional development essential.
• Ability to teach National Curriculum in at least two Key Stages.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
• Teach and develop curriculum resources for Art and Photography courses.
• Lead whole school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Student engagement

Assessment for Learning

Education

Qualified teacher status/PGCE

University Graduate

Tools

ICT programmes

Job description

Teacher of Art/Photography

Outer London MPS/UPS

(We will consider full time or part time applications)

Start date: September 2025

Harrow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a teacher of Art and/or Photography to join our outstanding Art & DT department. The Art department is strong and well-led with both Art & Photography at KS4&5. There is a well-developed curriculum and a strong focus on excellent teaching and learning, multiple opportunities for students to take part in extra-curricular activities and a range of trips.

The successful applicant will:

• be an outstanding classroom teacher;
• have a proven and demonstrable track record of success at KS3, KS4 & 5;
• have a good understanding of the current educational developments, especially those relating to classroom-based practice;
• have the highest expectations of students;
• have the ability to lead whole school improvement;
• have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom;
• have energy, stamina and a sense of humour.
  
  
  

General Accountabilities

• Responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection policy.
• To promote and be committed to the school’s aims and objectives.
• To maintain and contribute to the development of school policies.
• To promote and be committed to securing high expectations for learning and the raising of achievement.
  
  
  

Qualifications And Training

• Qualified teacher status/PGCE
• University Graduate
• Evidence of further professional development
  
  
  

Teaching Experience

• Ability to teach National Curriculum in your subject in at least two Key Stages.
  
  
  

Particular Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• A knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum and KS4/5 courses.
• An ability to develop effective curriculum resources in your subject to meet the needs of the full ability range.
• An understanding of the strategies required to motivate and enthuse all students across the age and ability range to progress in your subject as part of a while school approach to raising achievement.
• An understanding of the processes and techniques required to assess, record and report students’ learning effectively.
• A strong commitment to the principles and practices of Assessment for Learning
• A commitment to developing Literacy, Numeracy and IT in your subject
• An ability to use ICT programmes and packages to promote learning
• An understanding of the role of your subject within the wider curriculum.
• An understanding of the importance of, and a willingness to participate in, extra-curricular activities.
• An ability to work as a member of a team to promote coherent and agreed policies and practice
  
  
  

If you are interested in this Teacher of Art and Photography opportunity, interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately!!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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Art and Photography Teacher – September Start - Harrow

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