Art and Design Teacher (IGCSE and A Levels)

This is an exciting opportunity for a colleague with a teaching background in Secondary education and an experienced Art teacher to join a growing, boutique school in the heart of Singapore. The successful applicant will be expected to teach Art from ages 11 to 18. The school offers both IGCSE and International A Level Art & Design, so experience in these areas would be an advantage. They will have outstanding subject knowledge and have the ability to enthuse and inspire students, maximising achievement and progress at all levels. A teacher with flexibility, resilience, and a caring and kind approach towards students. A learner with a drive to develop creative new approaches to student learning within a collaborative environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Manage a lively, enthusiastic, orderly and safe learning environment.

·      Deliver the Art curriculum to assigned classes in accordance with the school’s timetable.

·      Differentiate lessons according to the abilities and learning needs of individual students.

·      Promote independent learning by adopting teaching and learning strategies which develop the competence and confidence of every student.

·      Ensure the thorough implementation of subject specifications, teaching schemes, assessment policies and reporting procedures.

·      Assess and develop the Art curriculum in the school

·      Plan and deliver schemes of work, including the choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject, and of different students.

·      Keep abreast of current developments in Art education and to adapt the curriculum content and methods of teaching and examining as appropriate.

·      Identifying appropriate resources within the limits of the school budget.

·      Ensure health and safety policies are followed within the Art studio.

·      Ensure that the Art studio presents a stimulating environment, which helps to influence students’ attitudes positively towards the subject.

·      Ensure students’ work is regularly assessed and that homework is in line with school policy.

·      Report to parents in accordance with the school’s reporting policy.

·      Use information gained from assessment, recording and reporting procedures to generate further improvement in student achievement.

·      When required, take on a form tutor role in the Senior School and fulfill the responsibilities of that position.

·      Follow the School’s policies and procedures with regard to discipline and behaviour, daily routines, duties, homework, leave of absence and visits.

·      Contribute to co-curricular activities that broaden students’ experiences and contribute to the general life of the school.

·      Promote the study of Art amongst students and parents.

·      Attend and contribute to meetings of a professional nature.

·      Maintain appropriate links with teaching colleagues in all sections of the school and foster cross-curricular links where appropriate.

·      Liaise with members of the Inclusive Education Team with regard to individual students, to ensure that those needs are understood, planned for and met.

·      Develop effective links with the wider community, in order to extend the study of Art and enhance teaching and learning.