Head of Photography

Head of Photography Required for Secondary School in Barking and Dagenham

Are you a qualified Photography Teacher looking for a Head of Department role? Whether you’re an experienced Head of Department or an experienced teacher looking for a step up, this opportunity could be the ideal next step for you.

We are working with a supportive and welcoming school in the Barking and Dagenham area, which is seeking an English Teacher to start in September 2026.

About the role

The successful applicant will be joining a team of highly experienced teachers within a successful Design department.

Photography is an established subject at GCSE that is growing in popularity. The successful candidate will build upon the current success of the department and explore the possibility of introducing it at Key Stage 5.

This role is based in an inner London school in the heart of East London. The school has a huge focus on student and staff wellbeing and follows a mutual respect approach to behaviour. They are a school passionate about working with their local community and look for teachers who want to teach students who may face challenges.

The school has catered for their staff workload and wellbeing as a top priority for their SLT. Teachers’ contact hours are reasonable and compare well against other local schools, you receive a staff breakfast once a week, and emails are limited between 7am-6pm on weekdays only to allow staff time to keep a healthy work-life balance. 

This is a full time, permanent position suitable for someone able to fully commit to joining a school with a clear vision and strong ethos.

About you

• A qualified teacher with a formal teaching qualification
• Confident teaching Photography at GCSE, ideally confident to explore extending their offering into KS5.
• A passion for your subject and education in general
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt to new environments
• A desire to work as a team with the rest of the department and the school
• As the department grows to plan and develop a robust Key Stage 5 curriculum
• Ability to work effectively within a team, as a middle leadere, and not be afraid to ask for support.

About us

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. 

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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