Cambridge Art & Design Teacher

Pedagogy International Educare; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cambridge training

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

JT International School seeks an inspiring Art & Design educator to deliver Cambridge Art & Design lessons and guide students through portfolios for Cambridge assessments. The role emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and safe studio practice, with opportunities to organise exhibitions and contribute to school events.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, knowledge of traditional and digital techniques, and a passion for nurturing artistic confidence across diverse abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• Teaching qualification is preferred.
• Experience teaching Cambridge Art & Design or IGCSE Art & Design is an advantage.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic and creative abilities.
• Knowledge of both traditional and digital art techniques.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Passion for developing students' creativity and artistic confidence.
• Ability to inspire students of varying artistic abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons aligned with the Cambridge Art & Design curriculum.
• Teach students a variety of artistic techniques, media, and design processes.
• Develop students' creativity, observational skills, critical thinking, and visual communication.
• Guide students in building high-quality coursework and portfolios for Cambridge assessments.
• Encourage experimentation, originality, and independent artistic exploration.
• Organise exhibitions, showcases, competitions, and school art displays.
• Maintain a safe, organised art studio environment.
• Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Integrate digital art and design technologies where appropriate.
• Participate in school events, meetings, professional development, and co-curricular activities.

Skills

Creative thinking

Art education

Cambridge curriculum

Portfolio development

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts or related

Teaching qualification preferred

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Digital design tools

Job description

JT International School is a Cambridge International School committed to developing creative, confident, and future-ready learners. We believe that Art & Design is more than a subject. It develops creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and self-expression, equipping students with skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

We are looking for an inspiring educator who is passionate about nurturing artists while preparing students for success in the Cambridge curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Cambridge Art & Design curriculum.

Teach students a variety of artistic techniques, media, and design processes.

Develop students' creativity, observational skills, critical thinking, and visual communication.

Guide students in building high-quality coursework and portfolios for Cambridge assessments.

Encourage experimentation, originality, and independent artistic exploration.

Organise exhibitions, showcases, competitions, and school art displays.

Maintain a safe, organised, and inspiring art studio environment.

Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback.

Integrate digital art and design technologies where appropriate.

Participate in school events, meetings, professional development, and co-curricular activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education, Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.

Teaching qualification is preferred.

Experience teaching Cambridge Art & Design or IGCSE Art & Design is an advantage.

Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic and creative abilities.

Knowledge of both traditional and digital art techniques.

Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

Passion for developing students' creativity and artistic confidence.

Ability to inspire students of varying artistic abilities.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

Believes creativity is an essential life skill.

Inspires students to think independently and express themselves confidently.

Encourages innovation, experimentation, and creative risk-taking.

Maintains high expectations while creating a supportive learning environment.

Takes initiative and contributes positively to the wider school community.

Continuously seeks to improve professionally and artistically.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
• Professional development and Cambridge training opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
• Career progression within a growing international school.
• Opportunities to lead exhibitions, competitions, and creative school projects.

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