Teacher - Arts - Secondary

Job Description

Teaching & Learning

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Visual Arts lessons aligned with IB curriculum frameworks and school expectations.
• Develop inquiry-based, concept-driven learning experiences that encourage creativity, exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking.
• Teach students a range of artistic techniques, processes, media, and visual communication skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests of students.
• Encourage students to develop their own artistic style, ideas, and creative voice.
• Integrate art history, contemporary art, cultural perspectives, and contextual understanding into lessons.
• Promote interdisciplinary learning and meaningful connections between Visual Arts and other subject areas.
• Incorporate appropriate digital tools and technology into Visual Arts learning where relevant.

Assessment & Student Progress

• Design and implement formative and summative assessments aligned with IB assessment criteria.
• Monitor, document, and evaluate student progress and achievement.
• Provide timely, constructive, and development-focused feedback.
• Support students in developing portfolios and documenting their artistic processes and reflections.
• Guide students in setting artistic goals and reflecting on their learning and creative development.
• Maintain accurate assessment and student records.

Classroom & Studio Management

• Maintain a safe, organised, inclusive, and inspiring art studio environment.
• Ensure appropriate use, storage, and maintenance of art materials, tools, and equipment.
• Establish and reinforce appropriate health and safety procedures for studio-based activities.
• Manage classroom resources and ensure materials are available for planned lessons.
• Promote responsible and sustainable use of art materials.

Collaboration & School Community

• Collaborate with colleagues, Heads of Department, coordinators, and school leadership to support student learning.
• Participate actively in department planning, curriculum development, and school initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress, achievement, and areas for development.
• Contribute to exhibitions, art showcases, school events, and other co-curricular activities.
• Participate in professional development and continuously enhance teaching practice.
• Support the school’s values, policies, safeguarding procedures, and commitment to student wellbeing.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of secondary teaching experience.
• IB MYP/DP experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of visual arts techniques and contemporary art.
• Good classroom management and communication skills.
• Creative, organised, collaborative, and student-focused.
• Ability to use digital tools and innovative teaching methods.