Graphic Communication and Art Teacher

Graphic Communication and Art Teacher

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium school organisation, with more than 81 schools located across 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/working-for-us

About our school

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL) is a premier international school in Kuala Lumpur serving students from pre-nursery through to sixth form. Our warm and friendly school community values develop the whole child — academically, pastorally and socially with the school values as our foundation and positive education as our framework.

We believe student happiness leads to student success and by placing the child at the centre of all we do we’re able to offer an outstanding education.

Naturally, at BSKL, you’ll find students who are happy, motivated, committed, and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most out of your time at BSKL and in Malaysia. Our state of the art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike and our location provides easy access to the KL metropolitan area.

Academic Results

• BSKL Primary students regularly exceed expectations, and our Year 6 students perform an average of 10 points better than their international school peers on end of year assessments.
• Amongst our IGCSE cohort 90% of all grades achieved were A*, A, or B and 100% of all grades achieved a C or higher in 2023.
• 100% pass rate on A-levels and 62% of all grades achieved were A*, A, or B in 2023.
• Previous university placements include Oxford University, St. Andrew’s University, University College London, London School of Economics, King’s College London, Imperial College, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, California Berkeley and Barnard College, Columbia University, New York.

Our schools

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.

Teaching Experience: At least 2 years previous teaching experience teaching Art and/or Graphic Communication at the secondary level with a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) or equivalent. Experience teaching in an English curriculum is desirable.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced teacher of Graphic Communication (not DT) and or Art who can ideally teach both subjects at Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), with the ability to teach at A-Level standard in at least one subject; the successful candidate will challenge students to set ambitious targets for themselves, inspire them with creative skills and engaging lessons, and utilise innovative teaching practices to enhance student experiences and outcomes.

About the department;

We are a dynamic team of three experienced Graphics Communication and Art teachers with a mix of international and UK teaching backgrounds with a technician who supports the Art and Design department. We have dedicated classrooms for Art and Graphic Communication, along with a Photography studio and an A-level rooms. These spaces are fully equipped with traditional materials and all students have access to the Adobe Creative Cloud access. Students enjoy weekly Art and Graphics lessons at Key Stage 3, with the option to specialise in either Art, Craft and Design or Graphic Communication at GCSE and A-level.
 

Key Requirements for Graphic Communication and Art Teacher Position:

Mastery of Traditional Media and Materials: The candidate will demonstrate expertise in working with a diverse range of traditional art materials and techniques, including but not limited to drawing, painting, printmaking, collaging, mixed media and sculpture.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: The ideal candidate will be confident in using Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for Graphic Communication and digital Art projects.

Proficiency with Drawing Apps: The candidate will demonstrate proficiency with drawing apps, including familiarity with software and techniques for digital drawing and painting using popular applications such as Procreate or Adobe Fresco.

Confidence in Digital Sketchbook Management: The candidate will be confident in guiding students in the use of digital online sketchbooks, ensuring proficiency in layout and organisation.

Curriculum Development: The candidate must be able to develop engaging and comprehensive curriculum plans, projects, and schemes of work that adhere to AQA standards. These plans should be designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression among students.

Supporting School Events and Enrichment: The candidate should actively participate in school events such as exhibitions, productions, cultural festivals, and community programs. They should showcase students' artwork and advocate for the importance of the arts within and beyond the school community, enriching students' experiences through artistic engagement.

About you

With the ability to create a classroom culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved, you will have a university degree in your specialist subject, a teaching qualification plus considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum. Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers.

A strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community. Your strong motivation and communication skills will also enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement, and personal investment within the classroom. You will also be able to meet visa-related requirements for Malaysia.

Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online platform which harnesses the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master’s in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture which is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

Job Description: OTOS 2025 JD Secondary Graphic Comm and Art Teacher.pdf

Selection process

The closing date for application is 10/01/2025.

Start date: 01/08/2025

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Graphic Communication and Art Teacher

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium school organisation, with more than 81 schools located across 32 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 74,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.

https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/careers/working-for-us

About our school

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur (BSKL) is a premier international school in Kuala Lumpur serving students from pre-nursery through to sixth form. Our warm and friendly school community values develop the whole child — academically, pastorally and socially with the school values as our foundation and positive education as our framework.

We believe student happiness leads to student success and by placing the child at the centre of all we do we’re able to offer an outstanding education.

Naturally, at BSKL, you’ll find students who are happy, motivated, committed, and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most out of your time at BSKL and in Malaysia. Our state of the art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike and our location provides easy access to the KL metropolitan area.

Academic Results

• BSKL Primary students regularly exceed expectations, and our Year 6 students perform an average of 10 points better than their international school peers on end of year assessments.
• Amongst our IGCSE cohort 90% of all grades achieved were A*, A, or B and 100% of all grades achieved a C or higher in 2023.
• 100% pass rate on A-levels and 62% of all grades achieved were A*, A, or B in 2023.
• Previous university placements include Oxford University, St. Andrew’s University, University College London, London School of Economics, King’s College London, Imperial College, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, California Berkeley and Barnard College, Columbia University, New York.

Our schools

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success.

We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and people, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London.

Teaching Experience: At least 2 years previous teaching experience teaching Art and/or Graphic Communication at the secondary level with a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) or equivalent. Experience teaching in an English curriculum is desirable.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced teacher of Graphic Communication (not DT) and or Art who can ideally teach both subjects at Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), with the ability to teach at A-Level standard in at least one subject; the successful candidate will challenge students to set ambitious targets for themselves, inspire them with creative skills and engaging lessons, and utilise innovative teaching practices to enhance student experiences and outcomes.

About the department;

We are a dynamic team of three experienced Graphics Communication and Art teachers with a mix of international and UK teaching backgrounds with a technician who supports the Art and Design department. We have dedicated classrooms for Art and Graphic Communication, along with a Photography studio and an A-level rooms. These spaces are fully equipped with traditional materials and all students have access to the Adobe Creative Cloud access. Students enjoy weekly Art and Graphics lessons at Key Stage 3, with the option to specialise in either Art, Craft and Design or Graphic Communication at GCSE and A-level.
 

Key Requirements for Graphic Communication and Art Teacher Position:

Mastery of Traditional Media and Materials: The candidate will demonstrate expertise in working with a diverse range of traditional art materials and techniques, including but not limited to drawing, painting, printmaking, collaging, mixed media and sculpture.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: The ideal candidate will be confident in using Adobe software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign for Graphic Communication and digital Art projects.

Proficiency with Drawing Apps: The candidate will demonstrate proficiency with drawing apps, including familiarity with software and techniques for digital drawing and painting using popular applications such as Procreate or Adobe Fresco.

Confidence in Digital Sketchbook Management: The candidate will be confident in guiding students in the use of digital online sketchbooks, ensuring proficiency in layout and organisation.

Curriculum Development: The candidate must be able to develop engaging and comprehensive curriculum plans, projects, and schemes of work that adhere to AQA standards. These plans should be designed to foster creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression among students.

Supporting School Events and Enrichment: The candidate should actively participate in school events such as exhibitions, productions, cultural festivals, and community programs. They should showcase students' artwork and advocate for the importance of the arts within and beyond the school community, enriching students' experiences through artistic engagement.

About you

With the ability to create a classroom culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved, you will have a university degree in your specialist subject, a teaching qualification plus considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum. Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers.

A strong ambassador for the school, you will be able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community. Your strong motivation and communication skills will also enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement, and personal investment within the classroom. You will also be able to meet visa-related requirements for Malaysia.

Benefits

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15,000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

We offer career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organisation. Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online platform which harnesses the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practice. We also provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that our teachers don’t just maintain their skills but can also develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London, offers our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master’s in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King’s College London.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you’ll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
• A culture which is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career

Job Description: OTOS 2025 JD Secondary Graphic Comm and Art Teacher.pdf

Selection process

The closing date for application is 10/01/2025.

Start date: 01/08/2025

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.