Visual Art Teacher

The British School Manila; Philippines; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality leased accommodation

School placements for up to 2 children

Annual return flight allowance

Baggage allowance

Annual Well-being allowance

Group medical and dental cover

Job summary

The British School Manila is seeking a reflective and experienced Visual Art teacher to join our Creative Arts team in Manila. The role emphasizes studio-style instruction, creative inquiry, and inclusive practice, supporting students to express their ideas through art.

You will collaborate across the school, mentor colleagues, and participate in ongoing professional development within an international context. Fixed-term, full-time position with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Visual Art in an international Primary setting.
• Knowledge and confidence to contribute to Key Stage 3 teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Art in an international Primary setting and contribute to KS3 teaching as appropriate.

Job description

Join our Creative Arts team at The British School Manila in August 2027

We are seeking a reflective and experienced Visual Art teacher to join our Creative Arts team.

At BSM, we understand the Visual Art classroom as a studio: a space for purposeful instruction, creative inquiry, experimentation, reflection and individual artistic expression. Students develop practical skills while learning to explore and communicate their own ideas.

Applicants should have experience teaching Visual Art in an international Primary setting, alongside the knowledge and confidence to contribute to Key Stage 3 teaching. The successful candidate will balance clear modelling, questioning and feedback with creative exploration and student independence, supporting artistic development through inclusive, culturally responsive practice informed by diverse artists, traditions and contemporary visual culture. We value collaboration across the school, professional curiosity and a commitment to continued development in Visual Art education.

Location: Manila, PhilippinesContract type: Full TimeContract term: Fixed-Term

We offer you:

• A welcoming community where celebrating identity within diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of fostering a sense of belonging for all.

• An approach that recognises staff well-being as a key component in delivering the very best for our students.

• A well-resourced classroom environment including an art support assistant.

• A focus on learning and values-driven, research-based developments.

• Access to high-quality professional learning, mentorship and collaborative opportunities.

The following benefits are offered:

• High-quality leased accommodation

• School placements for up to 2 children, subsidised at 90% per child

• Annual return flight allowance for teacher and dependents

• Baggage allowance

• Annual Well-being allowance

• Group medical and dental cover for teacher and dependents

Find out more about working at BSM by watching our teacher recruitment video.

Closing date for applications: Friday 20th November 2026

Interviews will be ongoing. Since we expect a high volume of applications, we welcome early applications and are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. We reserve the right to make offers and appointments before the closing date.

The British School Manila is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note, should your application be successful, a full range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken, including international and enhanced DBS checks. Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks.

Please refer to The British School Manila's website for more information about our school.