Teacher of Photography
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-time, Maternity Cover
Duration: Until Summer 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS
Start Date: September 2025
A secondary school in Darwen is seeking to appoint a passionate and creative Teacher of Photography to cover a maternity leave until Summer 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students and nurture their technical skills and artistic expression through photography.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver engaging and challenging lessons in photography to secondary-age students.
* Support the development of students' creative portfolios and technical understanding of photographic processes.
* Foster a learning environment that encourages artistic curiosity and confidence.
* Contribute to the wider creative arts department and support extra-curricular projects where appropriate.
Ideal Candidate:
* A qualified teacher with a degree in Photography or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
* Passionate about photography and committed to helping students explore the subject creatively and technically.
* Organised, adaptable, and enthusiastic, with the ability to motivate and engage learners of all abilities.
* Experience teaching photography at secondary level is preferred.
* A good understanding of the photographic industry, contemporary practice, and digital workflows.
To apply, please upload a copy of your CV. A member of the PWR team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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