Full time Photography (Subject Lead) - KS3 3D Art, iGCSE and AS Photography

Crimson Education•Rio de Janeiro, Americas

3d•Remote

About The Position

Our team is looking to bring on passionate educators to support our growing student base through part-time teaching roles. This position offers the opportunity to teach bright, motivated students from around the world while maintaining flexibility in your schedule. You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, personalized learning experiences as we continue to expand our reach globally. We are seeking an outstanding and creative Teacher of Photography and 3D Art to join our Greenwich campus as Subject Lead. This is a fully remote teaching role delivering live, synchronous lessons to small classes (maximum 15 students) across KS3 3D Art, iGCSE Photography, and AS Photography. As Subject Lead, you will shape the vision for visual arts at CGA, drive curriculum design, and oversee the consistency, quality, and ambition of teaching across the subject. You will combine excellent classroom practice with strategic leadership, championing creativity in a fully online environment.

Requirements

Qualified teacher status (or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years' teaching experience
Experience teaching Photography at GCSE or A Level (or international equivalents)
Confidence teaching 3D Art at KS3, including sculptural and three-dimensional processes
Strong technical knowledge of digital photography, editing software, and visual arts pedagogy
Ability to plan and deliver high-quality lessons
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Confidence using digital tools for teaching and learning
Ability to engage and motivate students in an online environment

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching Pearson Edexcel or International Edexcel Photography specifications
Prior subject leadership or curriculum design experience
Experience in online or blended learning environments
Experience teaching internationally diverse cohorts
Familiarity with Canvas, Zoom, or Teams
Active artistic or photographic practice

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging live online lessons that are well-structured, sequenced, interactive, and adapted to learner needs
Teach a broad range of photographic techniques, including digital capture, composition, lighting, post-production (Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom), and analogue or experimental processes where appropriate
Deliver KS3 3D Art with confidence, supporting students to explore sculpture, construction, mixed media, and three-dimensional design through online-friendly approaches
Develop students' visual literacy, critical analysis, and contextual understanding of artists and photographers
Use evidence-informed strategies such as retrieval practice, modelling, live demonstration, and guided practice
Set purposeful homework that develops practical skill, sketchbook work, and conceptual thinking
Provide timely, clear, and actionable feedback on both portfolio work and written components
Lead the Photography and 3D Art subject area, setting strategic direction and standards
Deliver curriculum aligned with Pearson Edexcel iGCSE Photography and AS Photography specifications
Design and refine in-house KS3 3D Art programmes suited to online delivery
Ensure curriculum sequencing, assessment, and resourcing are coherent across year groups
Lead departmental meetings, moderation, and quality assurance
Stay current with awarding body updates, exemplars, and moderation guidance
Use formative and summative assessment, including portfolio reviews, critiques, and timed practical assessments
Prepare students for externally set assignments and controlled assessments
Track student progress against benchmarks and intervene where needed
Contribute to internal assessments, reporting cycles, and exam entry decisions
Deliver high-quality lessons in a fully remote, synchronous environment using Zoom, Canvas, and Teams
Design lessons that translate practical, studio-based learning into a virtual setting, including live demonstrations, screen-shared editing, and peer critique
Maintain well-organised online course materials, digital portfolios, and exemplar libraries
Ensure all students actively participate and demonstrate visible thinking
Build positive relationships with students in an online setting
Contribute to the pastoral system, including as a Form Tutor
Communicate effectively with parents and carers about progress and portfolio development
Support extracurricular activities such as exhibitions, photography clubs, competitions, and enrichment
Participate in assemblies, events, and wider school initiatives
Engage actively in the CGA Professional Growth Cycle, including lesson observations, peer observations, and professional learning
Collaborate with colleagues across campuses and share best practice
Reflect on teaching and lead continuous improvement within the subject