Visual Arts Teacher

Position Overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic and qualified teacher to deliver Visual Arts curriculum within whole school. In general,Teacher of Visual Arts are responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfil their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth. They are responsible for all aspects of planning, and successful delivery of the prescribed curriculum to identified students depending on your experience and preference, organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with the policies and procedures at ISA. The International Baccalaureate (Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes) emphasises inquiry through interdisciplinary learning. Through the programmes, students are encouraged to be active learners who through international mindedness are able to empathise with others and pursue a life of purpose and meaning. 

Professional Development: All teaching staff are expected to continually engage in professional learning and development to improve teaching knowledge and practices through their Teacher Growth Plans.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs)

1. Ensure that all teaching is delivered in an effective manner, using agreed strategies as well as appropriate technology to maximise learning progress in all subjects, for all students.
2. Deliver the school’s written curriculum; POI (Programme of Inquiry) and ENC (National Curriculum in England) standards fully and effectively.
3. Differentiate lessons accordingly to support all learners within the class including for students with barriers to learning as well as those highly able.
4. Be responsible for student performance and behaviour within classes, and when supporting children and colleagues in other areas.
5. Be mindful that all teachers are responsible for student language acquisition, appropriate to age and current language proficiency of each individual.

1. Create a safe, caring, professional and creative learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
2. Play a part in developing school curriculum as appropriate to the role
3. Use relevant performance measures and assessment data, in line with school policy and guidelines, to support student attainment and achievement.
4. Ensure that cross-curricular links are made as required; 
5. Be proactive and responsible for maintaining ongoing personal professional development through school, departmental and personal growth objectives.
6. Meet with the Curriculum and Pastoral Team according to the school’s policy and procedures, as well as collaborative planning procedures.
7. Contribute effectively to team collaborative planning, and the creation and use of resources.
8. Offer effective co-ordination of school activities where relevant.
9. Deliver effective teaching and learning progress to demonstrate the professional expectations of the School’s Teacher Growth Planning Policy and Teacher Standards.
10. Attend and actively participate in appropriate professional learning and activities associated
11. Alongside divisional teaching, support whole‑school events, competitions and extracurricular initiatives across all year groups
12. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of current school policies and approach to Safeguarding, Child Protection and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Other Duties

1. Demonstrate values and integrity that align with the schools vision and mission

2. Align with school policy related to child protection, safety, duty of care, and privacy

3. Actively participate in all school events and activities of the school as required

4. Participate in performance reviews and assessments as required

5. Take reasonable care of your own health and safety, and that of others, follow any reasonable instruction given by the school, and report any concern(s) which may give rise to danger, and/or any injury which may occur in the workplace

6. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by senior leaders of the school

Educational & Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications (required)

Experience & Knowledge

1. Understanding of the framework of the International Baccalaureate – Middle Years and Diploma Programmes (desirable)

2. Demonstrated experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team, developing, establishing, implementing, and monitoring learning and curriculum

3. Demonstrated experience supporting, instructing, monitoring, and encouraging students to achieve their full potential and develop their abilities 4, Knowledge of, and experience in using information technology relevant to the teaching, learning and management of a school

4. Demonstrated experience and ability to provide mentoring and guidance to students

5. Demonstrated experience in effective administration, planning, and programming

6. Demonstrated experience in establishing effective working relationships with staff, students and parents

7. Experience in, and passion for working with and supporting young people on their journey through education