Fine Arts and IGCSE Art and Design Teacher

A reputable school is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fine Arts / IGCSE Art & Design Teacher

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a creative, skilled and passionate Fine Arts / IGCSE Art & Design Teacher who can inspire students to develop their artistic abilities, creative thinking and confidence across a range of artistic disciplines.
• The successful candidate will have strong practical knowledge of Fine Arts and demonstrated experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design.
• The candidate should be particularly skilled in drawing, painting, design and calligraphy, with the ability to guide students from initial ideas and experimentation through to well-developed and presented final pieces.
• The ideal candidate should combine strong artistic ability with effective classroom teaching, assessment and student development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Fine Arts and IGCSE Art & Design lessons in line with the relevant curriculum and examination requirements.
• Develop students’ skills in drawing, painting, design, composition, observation and creative expression.
• Teach and demonstrate a range of traditional and contemporary art techniques and media.
• Provide practical instruction and guidance in calligraphy and lettering, including composition, proportion, technique and presentation.
• Help students develop their own artistic ideas from initial concepts through experimentation, refinement and final presentation.
• Support students in developing portfolios that demonstrate research, exploration, development and presentation of ideas.
• Prepare students effectively for IGCSE Art & Design examinations and coursework requirements.
• Assess students’ work using appropriate assessment criteria and provide constructive feedback to support improvement.
• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress, assessment and attainment.
• Identify students who require additional support and provide appropriate intervention and guidance.
• Organise and maintain art materials, equipment and studio spaces to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Encourage students to appreciate different artistic styles, cultures, artists and forms of visual expression.
• Promote creativity, originality, critical thinking and confidence in students’ artistic work.
• Participate actively in exhibitions, art displays, school events and other co-curricular activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support students’ wider academic and personal development.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned by the School.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, Creative Arts, Art & Design or a closely related discipline.
• TRCN certification
• Relevant teaching qualification such as PGDEor equivalent will be an advantage.
• Demonstrable qualification, training or certification in Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design.
• Previous experience teaching IGCSE Art & Design in a reputable school is strongly preferred.
• Good understanding of the Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design curriculum, assessment objectives and portfolio development.
• 3–5 years’ relevant teaching experience, preferably within an international, British or Cambridge-curriculum school.
• Demonstrable practical competence in Fine Arts, supported by a portfolio of personal and/or student artwork.