Art Teacher

THE ROLE

SPGS International School Chengdu seeks to appoint an Art Teacher to develop the subject in the senior school and offer some specialist teaching to students in the older years of the Junior School. The successful candidate will have a strong background as a teacher, with an ability to challenge and inspire students up to A level.

SPGS International School Chengdu, in line with our parent school in London, has a strong commitment to the Arts and the Art department will be highly supported and have a high profile. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate who wishes to really make their mark in a new school with high expectations and ambition.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Director of Studies, Head of Junior School 

WORKING CLOSELY WITH:

Other teaching staff, in particular teachers of other arts subjects

LINE MANAGER:

Director of Studies

CONTRACT TYPE:

Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance

START DATE:

August 2023

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

I.   QUALIFICATION

Essential: Minimum Bachelors’ Degree with PGCE / QTS or Bachelor of Education Degree with QTS specialising in Art

Desirable: Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development

II.  EXPERIENCE

The candidate should have:

•       Minimum two years’ teaching experience at a UK or international school

•       Experience preparing students for GCSE and A level Art

•       Experience of working with children with English as an Additional Language (EAL)

 III.  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential: The successful candidate should have:

• Exceptional understanding of the requirements for GCSE and A Level Art

• Practical ability as an artist in a range of media

• Good Communication Skills

• Good Teamwork and Collaborative Skills

• Resilience and a good sense of humour

• Fairness, Kindness and Warmth

• Interest in wider issues relating to teaching and learning

• Active as an artist outside school

IV. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT

 The successful candidate should have:

• Ability to understand, empathise with and enjoy the culture, ethos and values of SPGS International School Chengdu 

• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations

• A willingness to explore innovative approaches from across the educational field 

• The ability to uphold the Code of Conduct of SPGS International Schools 

How to apply:

Please send your completed application form (https://spgs-international-school-chengdu.hirehive.com/) and recent CV to hr.sisc@spgs-shengbo.com

Closing Date:  17th May 2023 at midnight

References will be taken up including direct contact with your current, or most recent

employer for a safeguarding reference check and to confirm clearance from

contract commitment.

SPGS International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children. Safeguarding children is taken very seriously and all staff will be

subject to rigorous checks and an interview process that will include a

safeguarding panel. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment

clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification

checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in

employment. Two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified as

part of the pre-employment process, will also be required.

Please find more information here：

https://spgs-international-school-chengdu.hirehive.com/

 (86)028 81294217