Art Teacher - Middle School (Part Time) - 434979

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

Job summary

A well-respected international school in Aberdeen is seeking a qualified Middle School Art Teacher to join its inclusive teaching team. This part-time position offers a contract until June 2026, with flexible teaching assignments focusing on Middle School Art. Ideal candidates will have at least a Bachelor's degree, a teaching certificate, and experience with inquiry-based instruction. The role includes participation in professional development and after-school activities, fostering strong relationships within the school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• GTCS registration is required before employment starts.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach Middle School Art using inquiry-based instruction.
• Develop and revise planning in the School's curriculum mapping tool.
• Participate in professional development and after-school activities.

Skills

Knowledge of International Baccalaureate programmes

Experience with unit planning

Experience in leading extracurricular activities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Teaching Certificate

Job description

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

Job Description: Please follow this 2025 08 PT Art Middle School Teacher Job Description

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.