Art Teacher

About the role

Welham Girls’ School is seeking a passionate Art Teacher to join its thriving Visual Arts department. The successful candidate will deliver engaging ICSE/ISC Visual Arts lessons, inspire creativity, and support students in developing a personal artistic voice within a supportive residential school environment.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver ICSE/ISC Visual Arts curriculum that fosters creativity, curiosity, and artistic excellence.
• Guide students in conceptual development, practical techniques, and the creation of original artworks.
• Prepare and mentor students for inter‑school art competitions, exhibitions, and school‑wide creative initiatives.
• Organise and curate art displays, workshops, and exhibitions that showcase student achievements.
• Support school productions through set design, props, and stage work where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, inspiring, and well‑equipped art studio environment.
• Handle administrative duties including lesson planning, record keeping, inventory management, budgeting, and processing invoices for art supplies.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Visual Arts (4‑year) and Master of Fine Arts or Visual Arts (2‑year) from a recognised university.
• B.Ed. qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum three years of teaching experience in a recognised school or institution; boarding school experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Traditional and contemporary art and design techniques.
• Sculpture, ceramics, graphic design, and product design.
• Set design, props creation, and stage work.