Position:International School Visual Art
Location:Hangzhou,Shanghai
Start date:August,2026

1. Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

A Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, or a directly related field (a Master’s is often preferred).
A recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, Teaching License, etc.).
Proven experience successfully teaching A Level Visual Art and/or IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts at a similar level.
A strong personal artistic practice and portfolio.
Highly Desirable:

Experience with other curricula (IGCSE, AP Studio Art, MYP Arts).
Experience teaching in an international, multicultural setting.
Proficiency in a range of traditional and contemporary media (e.g., painting, printmaking, digital art, sculpture, photography).
2. Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Curriculum:

Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons for A Level Visual Art and potentially other year groups (e.g., IGCSE).
Develop schemes of work that foster creativity, technical skill, and critical inquiry.
Guide students through the intensive process of developing their coursework portfolios and exam projects.
Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to support student progress.
Student Guidance & Pastoral Care:

Mentor students on their artistic development and university applications, including portfolio preparation.
Provide academic and pastoral support within the school's framework.
Departmental & School Community:

Manage the art studio(s), including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe working environment.
Organize and display student work for exhibitions, open days, and art festivals.
Contribute to the wider school life through clubs, activities, and collaboration with other departments.
3. Personal Attributes & Skills

Passionate and Inspiring: Ability to motivate and challenge students of all abilities.
Organized and Process-Oriented: Meticulous in tracking student progress and managing the demands of coursework assessment.
Excellent Communicator: Skilled at explaining concepts and providing feedback to students, parents, and colleagues.
Collaborative Team Player: Willing to work within an arts department and the broader faculty.
Interculturally Aware and Adaptable: Sensitive to the diverse backgrounds of students in an international school.