Visual Art Teacher – Secondary School

Role Overview

Dove International Montessori School is seeking a secondary Visual Art Teacher to teach across the IB Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. You will help students develop practical studio skills, interpret art from different cultural and historical contexts, and produce the coursework and exhibitions that demonstrate their learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach Visual Arts units that reflect MYP and DP learning objectives and assessment expectations.
• Guide Diploma Programme students as they develop studio work, comparative studies, and process portfolios.
• Teach and support practical work in a range of media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, and digital art.
• Introduce students to varied artistic traditions, movements, and contemporary practices, encouraging analysis and independent creative thinking.
• Assess student work using IB criteria and provide regular feedback that helps learners strengthen both their process and finished work.
• Maintain a safe, organised studio and oversee the appropriate use and care of materials and equipment.
• Work with Humanities and Design colleagues on interdisciplinary learning, and help plan and present student exhibitions and displays.
• Contribute to student advisory, pastoral, and co-curricular activities, as well as departmental planning and school improvement work.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, or a closely related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification, such as a B.Ed., PGCE, or state teaching licence.
• Demonstrated experience teaching visual arts at secondary-school level.
• Strong practical ability across several traditional or digital art disciplines.
• Working familiarity with MYP or DP teaching and assessment; formal IB training may be provided to suitable candidates.
• Experience in an international or IB school, IB workshop training, or work as an IB examiner or moderator is an advantage.
• A continuing personal art practice, a portfolio, and experience using digital design tools or new media in teaching are also beneficial.

What We Offer / Why Join

• Monthly compensation of USD 1,000–1,500.
• Residential allowance and annual return flights home.
• Health and medical insurance.
• Subsidised tuition for eligible children enrolled at the school.
• Funded IB professional development and workshop certifications.