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, Head of Junior School
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
RESPONSIBILITIES
Academic:
• Teach Art at KS2, KS3, IGCSE and A level
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Art and across the wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children
• Support the school’s aims and objectives for teaching and learning
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons
• Collaborate with colleagues at SPGS London to bring the best of their methods and expertise to SPGS International School Chengdu
• Teach, according to their educational need, the students assigned to you
• Set and mark work (including internal examinations) to be carried out by the students in school or elsewhere
• Monitor and record student progress and achievement as per school policy
• Set appropriately challenging targets for students
• Ensure students requiring learning support are supported in following their Individual Education Plan and that their needs are being met
• Organize assessments and examinations as required
• Write reports as required
• Strive to foster amongst students, a love of learning and an ongoing thirst for knowledge
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan lessons together, share ideas, approaches and professional knowledge
• Keep-up-to-date with Department for Education and subject specific developments and contribute curriculum knowledge to the department
• Keep up-to-date with wider educational research internationally
• Comply with the requirements of the laws and education policies of the UK and the People’s Republic of China
GENERAL NOTES
• A competitive package is available, with a salary commensurate with the nature and seniority of the post and the experience of the successful candidate. In addition to a highly competitive salary, benefits include:
• Housing and utilities allowance, relocation allowance, annual airfare allowance, visa assistance allowance, medical insurance
• Tuition support will be provided for school age children, following HR policies
• Holidays are in line with the school calendar
• The performance will be subject to a regular appraisal review by the line manager
• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the criminal-record checks. Full details are given on the application form
• Candidates will be asked to undertake identity and qualification checks which conform to the school’s Safeguarding Policy. They must also agree to references being taken up at the final stage and checks being made with past employers
• The successful applicant will be required to have a medical examination paid for by the school
• The appointment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and checks (including criminal record checks, proof of identity and qualifications) and a satisfactory medical report
• Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment
• This job description will be reviewed annually. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description
SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to ensuring and promoting the health and safety of children. Successful applicants will:
1. Participate in the school’s regular training on child protection, and sign the code of conduct
2. Immediately report to the designated or acting safeguarding lead for any potential risks for the children
3. Strictly abide by the school’s policies on information confidentiality and protection
4. Play the role of safeguarding members to promote and ensure the health and safety development of all students in the school
5. Report any students concerns to the designated or acting safeguarding lead
6. Report any unsafe behavior on campus to the designated or acting safety lead in accordance with the school’s “whistle blowing” policy
7. Maintain a professional relationship with students and respect and maintain personal boundaries
SPGS International School Chengdu is committed to safe recruitment and child protection, relevant qualifications and police clearance of applicants will be verified
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities for the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified, especially in the context of a school which requires flexibility in all of its employees. This job description is current at the date shown but, in consultation with the post holder, may be changed by the Principal to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.
