TEACHER of Art and Design (IGCSE & A Level)

Sri KDU International School - Penang; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Penang is seeking a Teacher of Art and Design for IGCSE and A Level courses. The role requires planning and delivering a creative curriculum while collaborating with colleagues. Candidates should demonstrate strong teaching abilities, knowledge of assessment techniques, and a commitment to the school's ethos. Responsibilities include engaging in extracurricular activities and communicating with parents and class teachers.

Qualifications

• Exemplary practitioner who leads by example.
• Commitment to support school's ethos.
• Prepared to work hard in a high performing international school.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach IGCSE and A Level Art and Design.
• Be flexible and adaptable to different learning situations.
• Keep parents informed of students’ progress.

Skills

Ability to analyse student data

Understanding of educational ICT

Excellent knowledge of curriculum content

Proficient in assessment techniques

Job description

TEACHER of Art and Design (IGCSE & A Level)

Report to: Head of Creative Arts Department, Deputy Head Curriculum

Must liaise with: Teaching Colleagues, Head of AEN, Head of EEL

Effective Date: August 2026

SRI KDU International School, Penang (SIPG), understands that our teachers are the most important resource we have in order to afford our students with a first rate academic and holistic international education. We believe that education is about enrichment, not only of the individual but of the communities within which those individuals live and therefore of society in general. SIPG aims to provide an education of the highest possible standard for each of its pupils in key areas of development. The most important of these are the academic, cultural, moral and co‑curricular. We have high expectations of our pupils in terms of their effort, achievements and behaviour and we aim to provide them with the means by which they can develop to the best of their abilities their knowledge, skills and personality. By so doing we seek to develop confident, well‑rounded individuals who can be successful in their own lives and of service to others. It is the quality of the people and the human relationships between them that make SIPG special. Whether it is the way in which a department works, a class works or teachers and tutors work with individual pupils, our view of education is based on mutual respect, trust, pastoral care and a positive outlook.

Person Specification

• Skills: Ability to analyse student data and promote student achievement. An understanding of how the learning continuum flows through the school. Able to use educational ICT to promote learning. Excellent knowledge of curriculum content and pedagogy. Proficient in using a variety of assessment and feedback techniques.
• Personal attributes: An exemplary practitioner who leads by example. Commitment to uphold and support the school’s ethos. Commitment to supporting all aspects of our programme including extra‑curricular activities and contribution to school community. Prepared to work hard in a high performing, fee‑paying, independent international school.

Teaching Standards

• Knowing their students as people and how they learn
• Planning and delivering excellent learning and teaching
• Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning and progress
• Demonstrate International‑mindedness and Global Citizenship
• Engage Professionally in Learning and with the Community
• Safeguarding

Brief Overview of Role

The Art Teacher is responsible to the Head of Creative Arts for planning and teaching Art and possibly some DT. The Art Teacher is expected to develop and deliver a creative and engaging programme based on the National Curriculum framework. When there are relevant curriculum links the Art/DT teacher is expected to work closely with class teachers to collaboratively plan and deliver an integrated unit.

Responsibilities

The Art/DT teacher must:

• Be able to teach IGCSE and A Level.
• Be flexible and adaptable to different learning situations and teaching styles.
• Differentiate through various strategies.
• Inform class teachers of students’ progress.
• Inform parents and attend parent‑teacher conferences, as required.
• Actively keep up to date with current arts education research and good practice.
• Contribute to the extra‑curricula activities of the school and be involved in school development.