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Art Teacher of primary school

Art Teacher of primary school

Changsha WES Academy

Changsha City, Hunan Province,China

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
14 February 2023

Job overview

We are looking for an Art teacher to join our school, who have an enthusiasm and passion for working with students, and with responsibility both for the teaching of art and the development of the School's art tradition. The position will commence in August 2023, the initial contract will be for a period of two years, and the contract is renewable.

About US

Changsha WES Academy (CWA) is a positive, enterprising truly International school which is located in Changsha city, Hunan province. CWA has a community with over 500 students and teachers who are from more than 26 countries and regions. CWA provides an international curriculum for children aged 3 to 19.


Candidates must:

• have a Bachelor degree or above (Major in Fine Arts preferred)

• have more than 2 years relevant teaching experience

• experience with IB and IGCSE beneficial

• have good communication skills with kids

• teach students in a way that enables them to achieve high standards of learning

• contribute towards the provision of a dynamic, creative international learning environment

• actively participate in the development of the school

• work co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff


Job Description

• Aware of content and pedagogy in art within school context

• Plan and prepare lessons for art class according to specified scope and sequence documents

• Maintaining class records

• Conduct classes according to IB standards of practice

• Class management skills

• Class ethos of respect for diverse ethnic communities

• Plan collaboratively with art department for progressive art development across grades

• Work and collaborate with Homeroom teachers for art specialist link

• Work with Homeroom to prepare for Assemblies, special events, Art show

• Collaborate with all relevant departments for special events planning

• Attend all relevant meetings as prescribed by school and department

• Be prepared to enrich school culture by volunteering for committees, events support, etc.

This includes but is not limited to the job functions involved with the position.


Compensation and benefit package

• Competitive salary

• Housing allowance

• Airfare allowance

• Healthcare/Medical Insurance

• Working days free lunch;

• Free tuition fee for up to two children

• Shipping fee

• Working visa processing fee

• Professional development

School website: www.wes-cwa.org

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About Changsha WES Academy

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+86 31 8275 8900

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Changsha Wes Academy, located in Changsha City in Hunan Province, China. We started in September 2011 and have continued to grow in student number and stature. The school is now open to students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 and will continue to grow offering IBPYP, IGCSE and A Levels. In such a small time, the school has become worked on developing an IB curriculum in the Primary. In addition, the school has well-equipped classrooms, a well-resourced sports department, dedicated science labs, music, art rooms and libraries. Most recently the school has completely overhauled its digital strategy to lay the foundations to further its position as a leader in associated technologies in the region. With this in mind we are now the only Microsoft School in middle China and only one of five for the whole of China. In the Secondary section, with the use of BYOD, students are working together to enhance learning opportunities where appropriate. In conclusion, Changsha Wes Academy is fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools.  

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