Visual Arts Teacher - Secondary School (MYP & DP)

About the role

Dove International Montessori School, an international private IB World School, is looking for a passionate Visual Arts teacher to inspire students across both the MYP and the Diploma Programme. The school believes visual arts are central to a holistic IB education, and the successful candidate will guide students through studio practice, critical inquiry and the development of an artistic identity.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver Visual Arts lessons aligned to the MYP Arts and DP Visual Arts frameworks
• Guide students in developing their Studio Work, Comparative Study and Process Portfolio for the DP, and MYP arts unit planners
• Foster critical and contextual thinking by exposing students to diverse artistic traditions, movements and contemporary practices
• Support students in presenting cohesive works for internal and external assessment
• Maintain a well-resourced, safe and inspiring art studio
• Assess student work using MYP criteria and DP requirements, giving timely feedback
• Collaborate with Arts and Humanities colleagues on interdisciplinary learning
• Organise art exhibitions, displays and events, and contribute to pastoral duties and co-curricular activities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education or a related field
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed. or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience teaching Visual Arts at secondary level
• Ability to support students at varying levels of artistic development

Required skills

• Proficiency in studio media such as drawing, painting, photography, mixed media and digital arts
• Familiarity with MYP or DP Visual Arts frameworks (IB training offered for the right candidate)
• Preferred: experience in an international or IB school, active practice as a working artist, IB workshop training, IB examiner or moderator experience, knowledge of art history, and use of digital tools in the curriculum

What we offer

• Salary of USD 1,000 - 1,500 per month
• Housing allowance, annual flights home and health and medical insurance
• Tuition reduction for dependants enrolled at the school
• Funded IB professional development and subject-specific training

To apply, send a CV, a cover letter on your Visual Arts teaching experience and IB background, and contact details for two referees; a teaching portfolio is optional.