Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Pay: £174.71-£240.70 per day, dependent on experience
Start Date: After October half-term 2026
Duration: Initially until Christmas 2026
Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting for an Art and Photography Teacher to join a secondary school on the Wirral following the October half-term break. This is a genuine, full-time teaching vacancy, initially running until Christmas 2026, offering an excellent opportunity for a creative and committed teacher seeking a short-term placement.
The school requires a teacher who can confidently deliver both Art and Photography, maintain continuity of learning and support pupils in developing their creative, practical and technical skills.
The Role
The successful Art and Photography Teacher will join an established secondary school department, delivering engaging lessons and maintaining high expectations of pupil progress.
Responsibilities will include:
Teaching Art and Photography across the secondary curriculum
Planning and delivering creative, practical and theory-based lessons
Developing pupils' artistic, observational and photographic skills
Supporting digital photography and traditional artistic techniques
Guiding pupils through creative projects and portfolio development
Assessing pupil work and providing constructive feedback
Differentiating lessons to support a range of learning needs
Maintaining positive classroom behaviour and safe practical working environments
Working collaboratively with departmental colleagues
The successful candidate will undertake the planning, preparation, teaching and assessment responsibilities associated with a full-time teaching position.
The Ideal Candidate
We are particularly interested in candidates who:
Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Have experience teaching both Art and Photography in a secondary school
Possess strong creative and technical subject knowledge
Can confidently deliver engaging practical lessons
Have experience supporting creative coursework and portfolio development
Demonstrate effective classroom and behaviour management
Can adapt teaching to meet different learning needs
Build positive professional relationships with pupils and colleagues
Are available full-time from October half-term until Christmas 2026
The ability to teach both Art and Photography is essential for this vacancy.
About the School
The position is based at an established secondary school on the Wirral, offering an opportunity to support its creative arts provision during the second half of the autumn term.
The school is seeking a teacher who can quickly integrate into the department, establish positive relationships and deliver consistent, high-quality teaching.
Full school details will be discussed confidentially with suitable applicants.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
As an Art and Photography Teacher working through Tradewind Recruitment, you'll benefit from:
Competitive daily rates of £174.71-£240.70
Weekly pay
A genuine full-time teaching opportunity
A dedicated education recruitment consultant
Access to further teaching opportunities across Wirral, Cheshire and Merseyside
Free professional development through The National College
Support throughout the interview and recruitment process
Ongoing support during your placement
Important Applicant Information
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute reliably to the Wirral.
QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification is required. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply Today
If you're an Art and Photography Teacher looking for a full-time teaching position on the Wirral from October half-term, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Anthony Bailey at Tradewind Recruitment to discuss the vacancy in confidence.
Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
(phone number removed)
Salary description
£174.00 - £240.00 per day