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Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Competitive Independent School Salary + Comprehensive CPD Package
A prestigious and forward-looking independent school in Salisbury is seeking an inspiring, creative, and dynamic Art and Photography Teacher to join its flourishing Arts faculty. This is an outstanding opportunity to work within a well-resourced and supportive environment that encourages artistic excellence, innovation, and critical thinking across a wide spectrum of visual arts disciplines.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an engaging, balanced curriculum across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A-Level, covering a variety of media and techniques including drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, and photographic processes. The role includes teaching both traditional darkroom photography and digital photography with access to professional cameras, Adobe Creative Suite, and fully equipped photography studios.
The school boasts excellent art facilities, including dedicated studios, fully fitted darkrooms, and a purpose-built photography suite, which allow students to develop their technical skills and express their creativity at an advanced level. The Arts faculty is known for its innovative teaching practices, commitment to individual student growth, and strong record of examination success.
You will join a collaborative and passionate team of art professionals who are committed to delivering a curriculum that challenges and inspires, promotes cultural awareness, and nurtures critical and creative thinking. The school actively supports teacher development through a bespoke induction programme tailored to individual needs, mentoring from senior staff, and opportunities to engage with national arts education networks and professional bodies.
The ideal candidate will be someone with a genuine passion for the visual arts and a commitment to fostering a love of art and photography in students of all abilities. If you value high standards, creative risk-taking, and a nurturing, student-centred environment, this role offers an excellent platform to further your career.
Why join this school?
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Work in outstanding facilities designed specifically for art and photography education, including digital suites and darkrooms.
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Be part of a respected independent school with a strong reputation for artistic excellence and academic achievement.
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Access a comprehensive CPD programme, supportive induction, and a collegial, inspiring working environment.
This position is ideal for a dedicated art educator looking to make a lasting impact on a vibrant and talented student body while developing professionally within a prestigious independent school setting.
