Teacher of Art
Applications for this job are closed
Important dates
Closing date of applications
21st January 2024
Start date
12th August 2024
Date Contract Ends
Unknown
Job details
Subject
Art and Design
Role
Teacher
Level
Ages 4-11 / Primary and
Ages 4-11 / Primary
Curriculum
IB PYP
Positions available
1
Contract type
Fixed / Renewable
Vacancy type
Full Time
Salary
Full expatriate package for international candidates
Requirements
5 or more years experience
Related downloads
Information Book of ISA Tianhe School for Applicants (.pdf format)
ISA Tianhe International School of Guangzhou (ISA Tianhe) is located in the Zhujiang New Town of Guangzhou, providing IB education for students from early years to primary (2-11 years old). We are looking for potential candidates of Teacher of Art to start in August 2024.
Major Responsibilities
- Inspiring children to learn.
- Ensuring the creativity and high quality of teaching and learning of the class, assisted by a teaching assistant.
- Sharing responsibilities for curriculum development, display, performances, trips and organizing some aspects of special events.
- Fostering a caring atmosphere and showing commitment to the well-being and social and academic progress of each pupil.
Key Requirements
- University degree with major in Art and a recognized teaching qualification (such as PGCE, BEd, MEd).
- High Proficiency in English;
- Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in Art, ideally with experience in an international educational setting
- Experience in teaching second language learners
- Strong knowledge and/or experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum framework
- Curriculum development knowledge
- Be inter-culturally aware with well-developed interpersonal skills
- Be committed to ensuring high standards of teaching and learning
- Be collaborative and able to work as part of a team
Application Process
Candidates interested in our vacancies, please go to "APPLY FOR THIS JOB".
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend face-to-face and/or online interviews with our recruitment team.
Candidates are requested to provide three referees for pre-employment reference check from current and previous employers. The referees must be the Principal, Head of school or the direct supervisor from the school management team.
ISA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate background checks.
General Requirements for International Teaching Positions
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in relevant subject area
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g. BEd, PGCE)
- Minimum two years experience of classroom teaching in mainstream education sector
- Previous experience of teaching the IB curriculum is preferred, high potential candidates without IB experience might be considered
- Well-versed in various teaching resources including digital tools to support and enhance teaching and learning
- Sensitivity to the cultural differences
- A willingness to actively participate in the academic enrichment and co-curricular programmes