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We are looking for a qualified and dedicated Middle School and High School Visual Arts Teacher with expertise in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MVP). The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and comprehensive Visual Arts education to our students, managing the budget and procurement of resources for Visual Arts, overseeing and leading extracurricular Visual Arts activities, and facilitating Visual Arts trips, events, and opportunities within the school and the community.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• To deliver engaging whole class lessons and further develop the IBO MVP-DP curriculum.
• To further build the status and quality of work of Visual Arts within the school and wider community.
• To contribute to experiential and extra curricular learning opportunities to inspire and extend our students.
• To collaborate with the Arts team in further building a department that is fully engaging and inspiring for our student body.
• To contribute to the pastoral care of our students by taking on the role of an advisor for student groups.
• To contribute to the safeguarding of our students through duties and cover responsibilities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in Art education and the IB program.
Skill set:
Drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, digital design, graphic design, printing, strong knowledge of various art mediums, techniques, and art history and practitioners, experience as a DP Visual Arts examiner with experience supervising Visual Arts Extended Essays, complemented by strong communication and collaborative skills, effective time management, budget management, resource management, leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and basic proficiency in Spanish.
Additional skills that may be beneficial, as well as experience or interest in teaching an MVP Film class, are welcome for those who wish to pursue this opportunity alongside their Visual Arts classes.