Teacher of Art
Job Description
THE ROLE
SPGS International School Chengdu seeks to appoint an Art Teacher to develop the subject in the senior school and offer some specialist teaching to students in the older years of the Junior School. The successful candidate will have a strong background as a teacher, with an ability to challenge and inspire students up to A level.
SPGS International School Chengdu, in line with our parent school in London, has a strong commitment to the Arts and the Art department will be highly supported and have a high profile. This is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate who wishes to really make their mark in a new school with high expectations and ambition.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Studies
WORKING CLOSELY WITH:
Other teaching staff, in particular teachers of other arts subjects
LINE MANAGER:
Director of Studies
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time, two years, with the possibility of extension subject to performance
START DATE:
August 2025
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
I. QUALIFICATION
Essential: Minimum Bachelors’ Degree with PGCE / QTS or Bachelor of Education Degree with QTS specialising in Art
Desirable: Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development
II. EXPERIENCE
The candidate should have:
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience at a UK or international school
• Experience preparing students for GCSE and A level Art
• Experience of working with children with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
III. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Essential: The successful candidate should have:
• Exceptional understanding of the requirements for GCSE and A Level Art
• Practical ability as an artist in a range of media
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Teamwork and Collaborative Skills
• Resilience and a good sense of humour
• Fairness, Kindness and Warmth
• Interest in wider issues relating to teaching and learning
• Active as an artist outside school
IV. PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE AND CONDUCT
The successful candidate should have:
• Ability to understand, empathise with and enjoy the culture, ethos and values of SPGS International School Chengdu
• Flexibility to learn and adapt to new cultures and situations
• A willingness to explore innovative approaches from across the educational field
• The ability to uphold the Code of Conduct of SPGS International Schools
How to apply:
Please send your completed application form (https://spgs-international-school-chengdu.hirehive.com/) and recent CV to hr.sisc@spgs-shengbo.com
References will be taken up including direct contact with your current, or most recent
employer for a safeguarding reference check and to confirm clearance from
contract commitment.
SPGS International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children. Safeguarding children is taken very seriously and all staff will be
subject to rigorous checks and an interview process that will include a
safeguarding panel. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment
clearance, including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification
checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in
employment. Two satisfactory professional references, which will be verified as
part of the pre-employment process, will also be required.
Please find more information here：
https://spgs-international-school-chengdu.hirehive.com/
(86)028 81294217
