Art Teacher

Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong is China’s longest-standing British international school, delivering outstanding educational opportunities to our community for more than two decades, and ensuring our students, aged 2 to 18, their families and our staff are central to everything we do. Our aim is to develop creative, confident and considerate learners who are prepared for their futures beyond school and a huge part of being able to deliver these values come through our Nord Anglia Education network of schools and its unique set of collaborations with leading global organisations such as Juilliard, MIT, UNICEF and IMG Academy.

TEACHER OF Art

Location: Nord Anglia International School Shanghai, Pudong – a Nord Anglia Education school and the world’s leading private school’s organisation is recruiting an Art Teacher.

At Nord Anglia Education, our teachers inspire students to achieve more than they ever imagined possible. As part of our global family, you’ll deliver transformational learning focused on academic excellence, creativity, wellbeing, and international connectedness. We empower our educators to innovate, embrace change, and shape their roles in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

The teacher is expected to support curriculum implementation, student engagement, and innovation within a dynamic, inclusive international environment.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

The Role:

To deliver exceptional teaching and learning across KS2, KS3, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP). As the Art specialist, you will be the driving force behind the curriculum, responsible for inspiring creativity and fostering technical skill across the school. You will be a core member of our collaborative Visual Arts team (encompassing Music, Drama, and Film), contributing to a vibrant and interdisciplinary arts culture.

Key Responsibilities:

 Delivering Excellence in Art & Design Education:

• To plan and deliver high-quality, engaging, and differentiated lessons in Art and Design across KS2, KS3, IGCSE, and IBDP, catering to a wide range of abilities and interests.
• To effectively utilise formative and summative assessment data to track student progress, measure impact, and inform personalised teaching strategies to ensure outstanding student outcomes.

Fostering Creativity and Artistic Development

• To create a dynamic and inspiring learning environment that encourages risk-taking, creative exploration, and the development of technical skills in a variety of media and processes.
• To nurture each student's unique artistic voice and conceptual thinking, guiding them to produce high-quality, personal portfolios for IGCSE and IBDP.

Collaboration and Whole-School Contribution

• To be an active and collaborative member of the Visual Arts team, working closely with colleagues in Music, Drama, and Film to stage productions, exhibitions, and cross-disciplinary projects.
• To contribute to the school's vibrant cultural life by curating dynamic displays of student work and leading co-curricular art clubs.

Community, Wellbeing, and Global Engagement

• To support the school’s wellbeing ethos by fostering an inclusive, safe, and supportive classroom environment where every student feels valued and confident to express themselves.
• To act as a positive ambassador for the Arts within the school community and beyond.
• To engage with opportunities within the Nord Anglia Education family, including potential collaborations with The Juilliard School and MIT, to enrich the art curriculum and provide global perspectives for our students.

Person Specification:

Essential

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, BEd, or equivalent). 
•  A strong academic background in Art, Fine Art, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience of teaching Art effectively, ideally across multiple key stages, including IGCSE and/or IBDP.
• A passion for fostering creativity and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the holistic development of every child.

The Successful Candidate will possess:

• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, HDipEd, or equivalent).
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure for all countries lived in.
• Compliance with visa requirements for working in China.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils, and a willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required.
• A proven track record of success with at least two years’ English teaching experience.
• Experience of teaching IGCSE and IBDP English is highly preferable

See full job description, here.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading international schools organisation. Our 80+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 90,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education.  We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we’re at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team.  As a member of the world’s leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our “Create your Future” mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career. 

To Apply

On-line applications need to be directly through the Nord Anglia Education careers page and should include a CV.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

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.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.