Art Teacher

Client of Teach East; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 9,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Teach East seeks a Secondary Arts Teacher in Kuwait to deliver engaging Art lessons across multiple media, in a full-time on-site setting. You will plan, assess, and support students while promoting creativity, safeguarding, and collaboration with colleagues.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Fine Arts and a recognised teaching qualification, with 2–3 years of teaching experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or equivalent plus recognised teaching qualification.
• 2–3 years of full-time teaching experience in a school setting is expected.
• Strong knowledge across media and passion for teaching Art.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons across Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Textiles and Digital Art.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners including EAL students.
• Assess, track and report student progress with formative and summative methods.
• Organise classroom displays, exhibitions and extracurricular art activities.
• Collaborate with Art Department and school teams on cross-curricular projects.

Skills

Art education

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts

PGCE / B.Ed. / QTS or equivalent

Tools

ICT in art education

Digital art tools

Job description

Secondary Arts Teacher

Location

Kuwait

Employment type

Full-time

Workplace

On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Curriculum
• Plan and deliver engaging Art lessons in line with the school s adopted curriculum teaching core concepts across Drawing Painting Sculpture Printmaking Textiles Digital Art and Art History
• Use a variety of instructional strategies including practical demonstrations studio work ICT and real-world applications to enhance learning and build creative and technical skills
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners including high achievers EAL students and those requiring additional support
• Foster a positive inclusive studio environment that encourages experimentation self-expression critical thinking and resilience in the creative process

Assessment and Student Development

• Assess track and report on student progress regularly using formative and summative assessments providing constructive feedback to guide improvement
• Prepare students for internal and external examinations and coursework portfolios where applicable such as IGCSE A-Level GCSE Art amp Design or other relevant qualifications
• Maintain accurate records of student grades attendance and progress including portfolio and sketchbook documentation

School Community and Collaboration

• Collaborate with colleagues in the Arts Department and across the school to plan schemes of work share best practices and support cross-curricular initiatives e g STEAM projects school productions exhibitions
• Contribute to extracurricular activities such as Art Clubs competitions mural projects or enrichment events
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding student progress and strategies for support
• Uphold school policies on behaviour management safeguarding and child protection at all times
• Curate and display student artwork around the school and at exhibitions or community events

Essential:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Visual Arts, or a closely related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 3 years of full-time teaching experience in a school setting.
• Strong subject knowledge across a range of media and a passion for teaching Art.
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.