Head of Photography
Torquay Academy, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7NU13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS depending on experience
Additional allowances
TLR2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Transforming the life chances of children in Torbay begins with exceptional teachers and subject leaders.
At Torquay Academy, we are building a team united by a shared belief: everyone succeeds. We believe every student who joins us is capable of progressing to university or an equally aspirational future, and we design our curriculum, systems and culture around that conviction.
We are seeking a Head of Photography to lead and develop Photography within our Creative Arts faculty from September 2026. The ability to teach Photography to A level is essential, alongside the ability to teach Photography and/or Art at GCSE, and Art at Key Stage 3.
The role:
As Head of Photography, you will provide subject leadership within a highly collaborative Creative Arts faculty that includes Art, Photography, Drama, Music and Music Technology. You will be responsible for shaping a high-quality curriculum, supporting student outcomes at GCSE and A level, and contributing to the wider creative life of the Academy.
This role would suit:
• An experienced teacher ready to take on subject leadership, or
• An established subject leader seeking a new challenge in a purpose-driven school
Why Photography matters at Torquay Academy
Photography plays a powerful role in developing creativity, confidence and visual literacy. Our students benefit from a strong Key Stage 3 foundation, healthy GCSE uptake and an established A level Photography pathway.
Student work is celebrated through high-profile exhibitions and events, alongside a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities that bring creativity to life across the Academy.
What it’s like to work at Torquay Academy
We believe great teaching and leadership flourish in calm, purposeful environments. Teachers are supported by strong, centralised behaviour systems and a highly effective pastoral team, allowing leaders to focus on curriculum quality and impact.
We actively reduce unnecessary workload and invest in staff through:
• High-quality, evidence-informed CPD
• 1-to-1 instructional coaching
• Leadership development opportunities
You will work alongside like-minded colleagues who are ambitious for young people and proud of the difference they make.
Is this role right for you?
If you believe that every child can succeed, that subject leadership matters, and that creative education can transform lives, we would warmly encourage you to apply.
What the school offers its staff
Staff benefits
- Free laptop for school and home use
- Priority admission for secondary places
- Free gym membership for you and your family
- Cycle to Work scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Torquay Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Torquay Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1453 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Torquay Academy website
- Email address
- admin@TQacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01803 329351
Torquay Academy’s results have improved dramatically over the past few years thanks to our brilliant teachers. This has resulted in us being an oversubscribed school where students achieve well above national averages. We know that the results can improve further and we are looking for people who are committed, passionate and highly motivated to join our team.
We know that a world class school can only be built by having the very best teachers. We invest in all of our staff and you will be working with colleagues who share a passion for teaching. If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
We believe in strong discipline and support teachers with a strong pastoral team and centralised behaviour systems. We work hard to reduce unnecessary workload so that our teachers can focus on teaching great lessons. We invest in the professional development of all of our staff through 1-to-1 coaching, leadership development and high quality CPD.
Lessons are centrally planned and set into exceptional pre-printed workbooks which contain all necessary lesson resources. The entire team contribute to this.
If you join us you will be signing up to the belief that “everyone succeeds” and that “every student who joins Torquay Academy is capable of going on to university”. It is important you share our goals and values.
Arranging a visit to Torquay Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@TQacademy.co.uk.
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