SECONDARY HEAD OF ART (including teaching of both Art and Graphics)

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier international school in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Head of Art to lead a dynamic team in teaching both Art and Graphics at KS3, KS4, and A Level. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in traditional art materials and Adobe Creative Suite, along with prior teaching experience. Responsibilities include delivering outstanding lessons, developing comprehensive curriculum plans, and actively participating in school events to showcase students' artwork. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant educational community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Engaging state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Proven teaching experience in secondary-level Art and Graphics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage students.
• Experience in developing curriculum plans to AQA standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Art and Graphics teaching team.
• Deliver outstanding lessons and foster creativity.
• Guide students in digital sketchbook management.

Skills

Teaching experience in Art and Graphics

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Expertise in traditional art techniques

Proficiency with drawing apps

Curriculum development

Education

University degree in Art or related field

Teaching qualification

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Job description

SECONDARY HEAD OF ART (including teaching of both Art and Graphics)

The British International School of Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd is a premier international school in Kuala Lumpur serving students from pre‑nursery through to sixth form. Our warm and friendly community values develop the whole child academically, pastorally and socially, and offers outstanding education with ongoing CPD opportunities and engaging state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Academic Results

• BSKL Primary students regularly exceed expectations, and our Year 6 students perform an average of 10 points better than their international school peers on end‑of‑year assessments.
• Amongst our IGCSE cohort 92 % of all grades achieved were A*, A or B and 100 % of all grades achieved a C or higher in 2023.
• 100 % pass rate on A‑levels and 77 % of all grades achieved were A*, A or B in 2023.
• Previous university placements include Oxford University, St. Andrew’s University, University College London, London School of Economics, King’s College London, Imperial College, Durham University, University of Edinburgh, California Berkeley, Barnard College, Columbia University and New York universities.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Head of Art with the ability to teach both Art and Graphics at KS3 and KS4, as well as to teach to A Level standard in at least Art. You will challenge your students to set ambitious targets for themselves and seek out and use innovative teaching practices to enhance our students’ experiences and outcomes.

About the department

We are a dynamic team of four experienced Art and Graphics teachers, with a mix of international and UK teaching backgrounds. The department boasts dedicated classrooms for art and graphics, a photography studio, and an A‑level art room fully equipped with traditional materials and Adobe Creative Cloud access. Students enjoy weekly Art and Graphics lessons at Key Stage 3, with options to specialise in either Art, Craft & Design or Graphic Design at GCSE and A‑level.

Key Requirements for the Head of Art position

• Head of Department Responsibilities: Lead the team to deliver well‑organised outstanding lessons. See the role description for a full set of responsibilities.
• Mastery of Traditional Media and Materials: Demonstrate expertise in working with a diverse range of traditional art materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking, collaging, mixed media and sculpture.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Confident in using Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign for graphic design and digital art projects.
• Proficiency with Drawing Apps: Demonstrate proficiency with drawing apps, including familiarity with popular applications such as Procreate or Adobe Fresco.
• Confidence in Digital Sketchbook Management: Guide students in the use of digital online sketchbooks, ensuring proficiency in layout and organisation.
• Teaching Experience: Previous experience teaching art and graphics at the secondary level or equivalent is highly desirable. Communicate artistic concepts and techniques to students of varying skill levels.
• Curriculum Development: Develop engaging and comprehensive curriculum plans, projects and schemes of work that adhere to AQA standards, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression.
• Supporting School Events and Enrichment: Actively participate in exhibitions, productions, cultural festivals and community programmes, showcasing students’ artwork and advocating for the importance of the arts within and beyond the school community.

About you

You have a university degree in your specialist subject, a teaching qualification and considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the curriculum. You are receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers. You are a strong ambassador for the school, able to develop new ways to engage students and parents with the wider school and Nord Anglia Education community. Your strong motivation and communication skills enable you to create a feeling of energy, excitement and personal investment within the classroom. You will also be able to meet visa‑related requirements for Malaysia.

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of over 15 000 people working together to support our students’ success. We offer unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, providing extensive professional development and exceptional experience and career development.

You will benefit from a fast‑paced, global experience, an enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge and collaboration, a fair and consultative culture, and unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career.

Selection process

The closing date for application is Friday, 30 January 2025.

We are committed to providing a world‑class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We safeguard and promote the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.