Teacher - Arts - Secondary

Our vision at Oakridge International School, Bengaluru is to inspire every individual to unlock their true potential through our outstanding education to make the world a better place. We teach the IB Diploma Programme, a highly prestigious curriculum that sees 70% of our students go on to attend one of the world's top 100 universities. Our teachers have an average of over 6 years' experience, and work to create a caring, supportive learning environment where children can fulfil their potential. Explore our school in more detail on our website.
Job Description
Teaching & Learning

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality Visual Arts lessons aligned with IB curriculum frameworks and school expectations.
• Develop inquiry-based, concept-driven learning experiences that encourage creativity, exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking.
• Teach students a range of artistic techniques, processes, media, and visual communication skills.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse learning needs, abilities, and interests of students.
• Encourage students to develop their own artistic style, ideas, and creative voice.
• Integrate art history, contemporary art, cultural perspectives, and contextual understanding into lessons.
• Promote interdisciplinary learning and meaningful connections between Visual Arts and other subject areas.
• Incorporate appropriate digital tools and technology into Visual Arts learning where relevant.

Assessment & Student Progress

• Design and implement formative and summative assessments aligned with IB assessment criteria.
• Monitor, document, and evaluate student progress and achievement.
• Provide timely, constructive, and development-focused feedback.
• Support students in developing portfolios and documenting their artistic processes and reflections.
• Guide students in setting artistic goals and reflecting on their learning and creative development.
• Maintain accurate assessment and student records.

Classroom & Studio Management

• Maintain a safe, organised, inclusive, and inspiring art studio environment.
• Ensure appropriate use, storage, and maintenance of art materials, tools, and equipment.
• Establish and reinforce appropriate health and safety procedures for studio-based activities.
• Manage classroom resources and ensure materials are available for planned lessons.
• Promote responsible and sustainable use of art materials.

Collaboration & School Community

• Collaborate with colleagues, Heads of Department, coordinators, and school leadership to support student learning.
• Participate actively in department planning, curriculum development, and school initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with parents regarding student progress, achievement, and areas for development.
• Contribute to exhibitions, art showcases, school events, and other co-curricular activities.
• Participate in professional development and continuously enhance teaching practice.
• Support the school's values, policies, safeguarding procedures, and commitment to student wellbeing.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of secondary teaching experience.
• IB MYP/DP experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of visual arts techniques and contemporary art.
• Good classroom management and communication skills.
• Creative, organised, collaborative, and student-focused.
• Ability to use digital tools and innovative teaching methods.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.
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.
We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.