Art Teacher KS3-KS4

Art Teacher Secondary for August 2024

The Sultan’s School is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Art Teacher with strong middle school KS3 experience.

Please contact Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director when you apply to discuss your application or if you have any questions email  penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com

Penny has recently visited the school and met with the leadership team. Having worked with this prestigious school placing teachers there since 2011 she can answer any questions that you may have.

Interviews will be held as soon as possible.

Early applications are encouraged.

The Sultan's School was founded in 1977 and is a co-educational school offering a bilingual Arabic-English holistic education from early childhood to pre-university.

The is a unique and precious school, which has exceptionally strong links with its alumni, as well as the support of the wider community.

The campus is one of the largest in the world, and includes a beautiful, homely residential area for staff and their families.

We are surrounded by greenery and space.

The school has a strong sense of tradition and remains true to its mission of providing a broad and balanced education of the highest quality.

We are looking for teachers who are passionate about their chosen area of expertise, who are open-minded and dedicated to making a substantial difference to the lives of our students.

This is more than a 'stepping stone' but a chance to give your career lasting meaning and a sense of deep professional satisfaction.

Key features of the school:

·       Staff retention rates are exceptionally high (97% this academic year), and we are looking for the very best educators who will make a lasting difference to the lives of our students.

·       Our scholarship programme is a unique and treasured part of the school - we award full bursaries for boarders from around Oman, who in turn make a substantial and lasting contribution to the country.

·       The school is the largest IB Diploma cohort in The Sultanate of Oman

·       our facilities are exceptional, and include a dedicated IB centre, brand-new Kindgergarten Building, state-of-the art design and technology provision and a world-class stadium

·       There is an active staff social association

·       Exceptional training opportunities for staff

The successful applicant will

Provide regular constructive feedback and guidance to students to help them improve their artistic skills.

Use data effectively to drive interventions and pedagogical decisions.

Work with the Head of Secondary Art to further raise the profile of art in the school and in the community.

Make sufficient time to meet with parents, update them on student progress and discuss issues of concern, working with the Secondary Head of Additional Support and the School Counsellor as necessary.

Lead a variety of artistic extracurricular activities.

Be open to research based pedagogical approaches including High Performance Learning. 

Plan and organize competitions, art projects, field trips, and other activities that enhance students’ learning experiences.

Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel encouraged to express themselves creatively.

Make a significant contribution to the positive ethos and psychological environment of the Sultan’s School.

Lead information sessions with parents.

Participate in the school’s system of extracurricular activities.

Liaise with the Head of Secondary Additional Support over students who encounter difficulties in class.

Art Department Accomplishments

IGCSE

·       Over the last 8 years our average A*-C pass rate is 89%, this is significantly higher than the world average.

·       Out of 4 of the 8 Years, 100% of students have achieved A* to C.

IB

·       We consistently achieve higher than the world average. 

• On two occasions we have hosted workshops on behalf of the ministry of education, this was an initiative to help raise the standard of Art in the government’s local schools.
• We produced a mural for the opening of Muscat Aquarium's Educational Rooms. 
• Our students' artwork has been turned into greetings cards and given as gifts to guests at the local Crown plaza.
• Hosted local and international artists for workshops

We offer a competitive tax free package

Free accommodation onsite accommodation

Utilities contribution only

Free schooling – 2 children

Medical cover

Airfares

Excellent CPD for personal development

Free lunch on school days

To apply

Please email your up to date CV and supporting statement explaining why you are suitable for the position to  penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com

Your CV should include references including Principal / Head Teacher and line manager from the last 2-3 years.

Please note for VISA purposes applicants must hold a recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, QTS, GTP or national equivalent) and have a minimum of two years teaching experience post qualification.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and interviews will take place via SKYPE, Zoom or Teams. 

Please DO NOT email the school directly.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.