Art & Design Teacher (Cambridge IGCSE, A-Level, IB Diploma Programme) EU Permanent Residents and Citizens ordinarily required

Art & Design Teacher (IGCSE, A-Level, IB DP)

Thames British School – Mokotów High School Campus, Warsaw, Poland

Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term (with potential for renewal)

Start date: August 2024

Suitable for: Experienced teachers

Thames British School is one of Poland’s leading British international schools, delivering a world-class education to students aged 2.5 to 18 across four campuses in Warsaw. We offer the National Curriculum for England, the Cambridge International Curriculum, and the IB Diploma Programme, providing a rich, challenging, and holistic learning journey that prepares students for success in the global arena.

As a Cambridge International and IB World School, we are proud to combine high academic standards with a strong focus on student wellbeing, creativity, personal growth, and global citizenship. Our community is guided by our core values of C | A | R | E—Collaboration, Authenticity, Responsibility, and Enlightenment.

Our High School Mokotów Campus, located in the heart of Warsaw, offers a vibrant, modern setting for our oldest learners as they progress through IGCSEs, A-Levels, and the IB Diploma. The school provides state-of-the-art facilities, including specialist spaces for the arts, sciences, and design, and supports a diverse, inclusive community of motivated, curious, and creative students.

We are currently seeking a talented and committed Art & Design Teacher to join our Mokotów team. The successful candidate will teach across IGCSE, A-Level, and the IB Diploma Programme, nurturing students’ artistic voice and technical skill in a supportive and internationally minded school environment.

Website: www.thamesbritishschool.pl

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver outstanding lessons in Art & Design to KS4 and KS5 (IGCSE, A-Level, IB DP)
• Guide students in developing strong portfolios and final exhibition work for external assessments
• Inspire creativity, visual communication, and critical thinking through a variety of media
• Differentiate instruction to support all learners, including EAL students
• Collaborate with staff on curriculum development and cross-curricular initiatives
• Organise and participate in art exhibitions, events, and school enrichment opportunities
• Monitor student progress and provide effective assessment and feedback

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• A degree in Art, Visual Arts, or related field
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, SCITT, QTS or equivalent)
• Experience teaching Art at IGCSE and A-Level or IB Diploma Programme
• Strong understanding of assessment frameworks for Cambridge and/or IB
• Excellent spoken and written English (C2 level or IELTS 8.5)
• A commitment to safeguarding and to the school’s international ethos

Desirable:

• Experience working in an international school setting
• Experience supporting EAL learners
• Familiarity with digital design tools and contemporary art practices
• Willingness to contribute to wider school life
• Due to the current time and travel restrictions required during the immigration process in Poland, candidates with EU citizenship permanent residency or passports are highly desirable.

We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Private health insurance
• Relocation allowance for international hires
• Professional development, including access to Cambridge and IB training
• Fee remission for staff children
• A modern, well-equipped campus with specialist art facilities
• A warm and supportive international school community

Safer Recruitment

Thames British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful candidates will have complete criminal record check for every country they have lived in for more then 3 months for the last 20 years, in addition to a home record check for all countries of citizenship. References will also be sought from your previous Head/ Principle/Director/Superintendent and two other references of your choice one of which must be a senior leader who have directly managed you. As well as verification of qualifications and employment history.