Job Description

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare lesson plans, worksheets and relevant resources for the subject on a fortnightly Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Art lessons that cater to the developmental needs and interests of primary school students.

• Foster creativity, imagination, and self-expression through a variety of artistic activities and mediums.

• Introduce students to different art techniques, concepts, styles, and cultural perspectives in art.

• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages artistic exploration and confidence.

• Assess, document, and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning and skill development.

• Organize and display student artwork within the school to celebrate achievements and promote appreciation for the arts.

• Plan and coordinate art exhibitions, competitions, projects, and other creative events throughout the academic year.

• Maintain and manage art supplies, materials, and classroom resources effectively and safely.

• Integrate art with other areas of the curriculum wherever appropriate to enhance interdisciplinary learning.

• Differentiate instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, abilities, and individual student needs.

• Encourage students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and observational skills through creative processes.

• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and school leadership to support students' academic, social, and emotional development.

• Ensure adherence to school policies, health and safety guidelines, and safeguarding practices.

• Participate in staff meetings, professional development programs, school events, and extracurricular activities as required.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in fine arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related field.

• 1–2 years of experience teaching Art in a school or similar educational setting.

• Strong knowledge of various art forms, techniques, and creative practices.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills.

• Passion for nurturing creativity and artistic talent in young learners.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.