Secondary Art Education Teacher

Downe House Riyadh

Downe House Riyadh is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and highly skilled Secondary Art Education Teacher to join our growing team from August 2026. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and forward-thinking international school, inspiring students and shaping a vibrant, creative arts curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

School Values and Ethos

• Actively promote our unique vision and the Downe House Potential through enthusiastic participation in all aspects of school life.

• Support the school s commitment to providing an all-round, outstanding education.

• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.

• Maintain high aspirations for pupils academic and personal development.

• Provide excellent pastoral care to all pupils.

Curriculum

• Teach a broad, balanced and engaging Art curriculum, including GCSE and A Level.

• Plan and deliver inspiring, creative lessons that meet the needs of all learners.

• Prepare schemes of work, teaching materials and assessment methods.

• Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, including IGCSE Photography (essential).

• Differentiate effectively to ensure all pupils can access learning and make excellent progress.

• Set challenging goals and use a wide range of resources, technologies and strategies to support achievement.

• Follow procedures for assessment, record-keeping and reporting.

• Provide regular, constructive feedback to pupils and encourage reflection.

• Contribute fully to the school s extra-curricular and wider activities programme.

Management

• Implement school policies and procedures consistently.

• Create a safe, purposeful and well-managed learning environment.

• Work effectively with teaching assistants to support learning.

• Build and maintain strong home school relationships, working collaboratively with colleagues.

Professional Standards

• Attend assemblies, meetings, parents evenings and school functions.

• Engage in ongoing professional development and training.

• Serve as an exemplary role model for pupils.

• Maintain high professional standards, including punctuality, presentation and conduct.

• Reflect on teaching practice and take responsibility for continuous improvement.

• Maintain positive and productive working relationships with colleagues.

Safeguarding

• Comply fully with all safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Demonstrate a personal commitment to pupil wellbeing and safety.

• Participate in all required safeguarding training.

Person Specification

(E = Essential, D = Desired)

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Art or related subject (E)

• PGCE or equivalent (E)

• Qualified Teacher Status (E)

• Minimum three years of high-quality teaching experience (E)

• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum, including GCSE & A Level (E)

• IGCSE Photography experience (E)

• Experience with curriculum development in Art (E)

• Understanding of best practice and recent developments in education (E)

• Experience teaching students with English as an Additional Language (D)

• Understanding of the UK independent school context (D)

Personal Qualities

• Ability to challenge and support pupils of all abilities (E)

• Inspirational teaching style and passion for learning (E)

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills (E)

• Effective use of ICT to enhance learning (E)

• Energy, dynamism and creativity (E)

• High levels of professionalism and alignment with school values (E)

• A positive, can-do attitude and sense of humour (E)

• Commitment beyond a nine-to-five approach (E)