Art Teacher

Description

Description of School

Straits International School Rawang is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a leading International Education company based in London with 88 schools across 24 countries.

Straits International School opened its doors in Oct 2018, and it currently offers high quality Cambridge education for Early Years, Primary and Secondary students in a well-equipped, purpose-built campus located at Taman sari Rawang. As a school, we pride ourselves on the level of care we give to our students. We aim to combine academic rigour with a key sense of kindness, personal responsibility, and determination to overcome challenges. Our schools have a wide range of resources and support to enhance our students’ success.

Key benefits

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
• A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from non-academic staff. 
• Access to expertise, best practise sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures. 
• A commitment to employee well-being.

ISP Malaysia - Straits International School Rawang

Art Teacher - Role Profile

Purpose of Role

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced Teacher for Art. IGCSE Experience is required and a proven track record of exam success.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum Design & Planning:

• Develop and prepare the scheme of work, lesson plans, and instructional materials for the assigned art subjects, ensuring alignment with the IGCSE curriculum.
• Modify teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of students within the class.

Classroom Instruction:

• Deliver engaging, student-centered lessons, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skills.
• Implement differentiated teaching practices to ensure that all students achieve their learning potential.

Assessment & Evaluation:

• Regularly assess students' progress through various formative and summative assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and prepare detailed reports for the Head of Department (HoD), Campus Principal, and parents.

Professional Development:

• Keep up-to-date with the latest teaching methodologies, educational technologies, and developments in the field of art education.
• Attend professional development sessions and workshops to continuously improve teaching practices.

Extra-Curricular Activities:

• Actively participate in school-wide activities, such as art exhibitions, student workshops, and cultural events.
• Support the organization and execution of extra-curricular art-related activities.

Role Modeling & Student Support:

• Serve as a role model for students by promoting humanistic education, positive behavior, and personal integrity.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students both inside and outside the classroom to foster personal growth and artistic development.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or any related field
• Teaching certification (IGCSE experience preferred).
• Proven experience teaching art in an international school setting, particularly at the IGCSE level.
• Strong knowledge of the IGCSE Art curriculum and assessment methods.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and parents.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.