Art Teacher - Middle School (Part Time)

International School Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious international school in Aberdeen is seeking a qualified part-time Middle School Art teacher. The role requires a minimum Bachelor’s degree and a teaching certificate, with a preference for candidates holding a Master’s degree. Responsibilities include developing inquiry-based art lessons and participating in professional development. The school offers competitive salary and a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach Middle School Art with an inquiry-based instruction approach.
• Flexibility in teaching assignments is expected.
• Strong collaborative skills and effective communication with parents.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and revise planning in the School’s curriculum mapping tool.
• Deliver art lessons differentiated to meet student needs.
• Participate in professional development and after-school activities.

Skills

Knowledge of International Baccalaureate programmes

Experience with unit planning and development

Leading extracurricular activities

Education

Minimum Bachelor degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Teaching Certificate

Job description

Location: The International School Aberdeen, AB15 9PN

Salary: £40,795 - £51,555 per year pro rata for part time

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 16 hours per week

Applications welcomed as soon as possible due to a sudden vacancy, we will close the position once a suitable candidate has been found. Fixed contract until June 2026.

Position starting as soon as possible, August or September 2025

Salary/Benefits: Part Time (anticipated 20 or 30%) pro-rata of £40,795 to £51,555 FTE

Hours of Work: Part time. Our working hours are 8am - 4pm and evenings for parent conferences and other school activities (please see job description for wider duties). These are pro rata for part time.

Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor degree; Master’s Degree preferred and Teaching Certificate

Experience, preferred but not essential:

Knowledge of International Baccalaureate programmes

Experience with unit planning and development

Experience in leading extracurricular activities

Other requirements: The right to work in the UK. Employment is dependent on a successful PVG check. GTCS registration is required before employment starts.

Duties & Responsibilities:

ISA is looking for a suitably qualified Middle School Art teacher to join its teaching team.

We prioritise relationships and care, in an inclusive setting. Flexibility in teaching assignments will be expected, but the main teaching will be Middle School Art. Inquiry-based instruction will be differentiated to meet student needs across the learning continuum. The teacher will also be required to develop, review and revise planning in the School’s curriculum mapping tool (currently Atlas Rubicon), aligning to the school’s guiding statements in lessons and assessment.

The teacher will also participate in professional development and the after-school activities programme. They will establish and maintain positive relationships with other members of the school staff, showing strong collaborative skills, and communicate effectively with parents. They will attend relevant meetings and support the building of a strong sense of community at the school. Participation in parent conferences, curriculum review activities and professional development days is expected of all faculty.

Further Details: A Disclosure Scotland PVG Membership application will be undertaken on behalf of the successful applicant; cost to be met by the employer. The applicant must have, or be eligible for, registration with GTC Scotland.

The employer will meet the cost of the employee’s work visa, but not any associated costs, and not the cost of dependent visas.

Application: Candidates should send a cover letter to Mandy Bray, [e-mail] as well as completing our online application form [Link ]. Please note the form needs to be completed in one sitting so you may wish to draft responses before entering information.