Photography Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing from September 2026 The inspection evidence describes a positive and well‑organised school environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to learn. Teaching is purposeful and consistently high quality, with strong systems in place to support student progress and well‑being. Leadership promotes high expectations, effective collaboration, and a culture of reflection and continuous improvement, ensuring a calm and inclusive learning experience for pupils. This Photography Teacher role offers the opportunity to work full time in a progressive secondary school setting on a long‑term, ongoing basis. The Photography Teacher will deliver engaging and high‑quality teaching across the curriculum, contributing to both the academic and personal development of students. This role is ideal for an experienced and reflective Photography Teacher who values collaboration, creativity, and a child‑centred approach to education from September 2026. Duties as Photography Teacher: Provide a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment for all students Deliver consistently high‑quality teaching that meets the needs of students with a range of abilities Provide regular, detailed feedback to support student progress and achievement Teach traditional analogue darkroom printing and film processing confidently Teach the safe use of electronic flash in studio and on location Teach Adobe Photoshop confidently; use of Adobe InDesign, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro is highly desirable Liaise with Learning Support and key staff to support students’ academic, social, and emotional development Communicate effectively with parents in line with school guidelines, including reports, meetings, and follow‑up of concerns Contribute to departmental development, including schemes of work and shared resources Actively participate in staff meetings, INSET, and professional development activities Support pastoral systems and, where required, provide cover for colleagues Contribute to the wider school community through extracurricular activities, including clubs and camps Ideal Photography Teacher: Holds a good honours degree and PGCE with secondary QTS Proven track record as an effective classroom teacher Excellent standard of written and spoken English Evidence of continuous professional development Strong understanding of monitoring, appraisal, and data systems Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues Confident team player who shares best practice and engages in peer collaboration Enthusiastic, resilient, analytical, and reflective practitioner Strong commitment to student engagement and achievement Empathetic, sensitive, and able to maintain high professional standards Open to feedback, accountability, and continuous improvement Aligns with a child‑centred, progressive educational ethos and a ‘can‑do’ culture Why Step Teachers? With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!