Art and Design Teacher

International Schools Group; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

International Schools Group in Al Khobar Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, invites applications for a full-time Art & Design teacher in the Senior School. You will plan, teach and assess a well-sequenced curriculum, prepare students for GCSE/IGCSE, and engage in professional learning aligned with MTSS and school priorities.

The role requires a bachelor degree in Art Design plus a recognised teaching qualification suitable for secondary education, with experience at secondary level and in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Art Design or closely related discipline required.
• Recognised teaching qualification or professional certification for secondary teaching required.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and professional responsibilities as per school procedures.
• Plan and teach a well-sequenced Art & Design curriculum including GCSE/IGCSE preparation.
• Assess attainment and progress in line with school expectations and provide feedback.
• Contribute to MTSS planning and curriculum reviews within the Arts Department.
• Support partnerships with families and participate in exhibitions and portfolio development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Art Design or a closely related discipline

Recognised teaching qualification or professional certification for secondary teaching

Job description

Position Description

Location Al Khobar Eastern Saudi Arabia School Site British School Dhahran Division Department Senior School Position Type Teacher Subject Stages Work days Hours 191 Days 8Hours per Day Position status Full Time Salary code Teacher Eligible Applicants International Saudi National Position start date August 1 2027 Application deadline December 8 2026 Reports To Simon Fowler Principal Requisition Number 02-2728-018

Position Duties

Safeguarding and professional responsibilities Safeguard and promote the welfare of students Follow ISG s child protection procedures report concerns promptly through designated channels maintain professional boundaries and complete required training Handle sensitive information in line with school procedures and share it with colleagues who need it to support or safeguard a student Participate in professional learning act on feedback and use evidence of student learning to evaluate and improve practice Contribute to agreed school priorities and undertake other duties appropriate to the role

School ethos and values Support ISG s mission We inspire innovation and compassionate action and model its core values of Respect Acceptance Integrity and Responsibility with a commitment to act in relationships with pupils families and colleagues Bring the ISG Graduate Profile to life through age-appropriate opportunities for pupils to ask questions think critically collaborate make choices about their learning and take responsibility for their actions

Curriculum teaching and learning Plan and teach a well-sequenced curriculum that builds students knowledge practical skills and independence across a range of media and processes Use clear explanation practical demonstration worked examples and purposeful practice to teach techniques Give students increasing scope to investigate experiment refine ideas and make their own artistic decisions Develop students visual literacy and subject vocabulary Introduce artists designers and traditions from a range of cultural and historical contexts and teach students to analyse discuss and evaluate their own work and that of others Check understanding and review work in progress regularly Use feedback critique and reflection to help students identify next steps and improve their work Adapt teaching to remove barriers and provide appropriate challenge Follow BSD s Multi-Tiered System of Supports MTSS working with relevant colleagues to plan deliver and review support Contribute to shared planning and curriculum review within the Arts Department Use digital tools where they support research image-making documentation or access to learning and adapt provision for remote learning when required

Assessment and examination preparation Assess record and report attainment and progress in line with school expectations Participate in moderation and use evidence from students work to inform teaching and support Guide students in developing sketchbooks portfolios and final outcomes that show how their ideas and skills have developed Teach students to document their process evaluate decisions and acknowledge sources Plan examination courses so that students meet internal and awarding-body deadlines Follow the relevant requirements for assessment authentication moderation and submission working with the Head of Department and examinations staff

Pastoral care and partnership with families Take day-to-day pastoral responsibility for the class Establish clear routines and consistent expectations for behaviour and create a welcoming environment in which every pupil feels safe included and ready to learn Monitor pupils attendance engagement and wellbeing and follow up or refer concerns in line with school procedures Build constructive relationships with families and communicate clearly about pupils learning progress wellbeing and any concerns through agreed school channels meetings and reports Work with colleagues and families to support pupils as they join the school or move between year groups and phases

Other Perform other duties as assigned by the principal assistant principal or the head of learning support

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential A bachelor s degree in Art Design or a closely related discipline A recognised teaching qualification or professional certification appropriate to secondary teaching Successful experience teaching Art amp Design at secondary level including preparing students for GCSE or IGCSE Art amp Design

Desirable Experience teaching and assessing A-Level Art amp Design or a comparable post-16 course e g IB Experience of developing curriculum moderating portfolios or organising exhibitions and enrichment activities Experience and Skills