The position of Art and Design Teacher requires the ability, expertise and
training to teach across primary to middle school. Additional experience or
training in high school and related areas of the visual and performing arts
(music/drama/design technologies) will also be considered a plus.
Knowledge and understanding:
§ Either:
A) Chinese teacher has a qualification certificate issued by Department of
National Education. The Chinese Art and Design teacher will also be able to
teach Chinese Calligraphy. Under the guidance of China's New National
Curriculum Standards, Chinese Art and Design Education teachers must make major
changes in teaching concepts and teaching methods. They must guide students to
learn in practice, learn with individuality, focus on enriching and integrating
teaching materials, pay attention on cultivating students’ learning interest
and transforming student’s learning methods, by encouraging students’
cooperative learning, to achieve mutual knowledge exchanges.
Or
B) Have a detailed knowledge and understanding of the subject of Art and
Design with experience in national or international curriculum (such as CNC,
iPC, iMYC, PYP/MYP/IBDP; IGCSE, British NC or similar)
§ Able to guide and support student creative arts subject-related questions
and facilitate inquiry-based learning in their specialist subject(s)
§ Knowledge and understanding for curriculum and assessment development in
Art and Design and Creative Arts.
Planning and setting expectations:
§ Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and
sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the students being taught
§ Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning and
motivation
§ Set clear targets for students' learning, building on prior attainment and
experiences
§ Identify and provide for students who have special educational needs
(either in additional foundation learning support or for extending challenging
learning opportunities)
§ Where applicable, implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans
(IEPs)
§ Liaise with the Creative and Performing Arts, STEAM teams of teachers to
determine the learning objectives of learning topics, themes and integrated
interdisciplinary tasks
§ Additional tasks will include assisting in development of online resources,
administration and Art and Design applications as well as interdisciplinary
course development.
Teaching and managing student learning:
Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that
teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best
use is made of teaching time
§ Use teaching methods especially aligned with inquiry-based learning that
keep students engaged, including stimulating students’ intellectual curiosity,
effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources
§ Set high expectations for student behaviour, establishing and maintaining a
good standard of discipline through well-focused and inspiring teaching and
through positive and productive relationships
§ Promote positive behaviour patterns, encourage self-esteem, and improve
independent working for students to assist their education and growth.
Assessment and evaluation:
§ The assessment and evaluation of Art and Design courses must be based on
the requirements of national curriculum standards, focusing specifically on the
knowledge application ability of students on solving practical problems
§ Assessment for and of learning in how well learning objectives have been
achieved and use this assessment for future learning development tasks and
teaching
§ Mark, record and monitor student class and homework providing constructive
oral and written feedback, setting appropriate targets for student progress
§ When applicable, understand the demands expected of students in relation to
the national curriculum, international standards and alignment.
Relations with parents and wider community:
§ Know how to prepare and present high quality informative and appropriate
reports to parents
§ Recognize that learning takes place outside the school context and provide
opportunities to develop student understanding by relating learning to
relevant, authentic, real and context related examples
§ Understand and act upon building effective relationships with school
agencies and partnerships beyond the school.
Managing own performance and development:
§ NAS Guangzhou teachers understand the need to take responsibility for their
own professional growth and development and to keep up to date with research
and developments in pedagogy and in the courses they teach
§ NAS Guangzhou teachers understand their professional responsibilities in
relation to school policies, guidelines and practices
§ NAS Guangzhou teachers set a good example to the students they teach in
their presentation and their personal conduct
§ NAS Guangzhou teachers evaluate their own teaching critically and use this
to improve their effectiveness.
Managing and developing staff and other adults:
§ NAS Guangzhou teachers establish effective working relationships with
professional colleagues, such as, co-teachers, specialist teachers and
associate staff to ensure a high quality and engaging professional learning
community.
Managing resources:
§ Select and make good use of books, equipment, IT and other learning
resources that enable teaching and learning objectives to be met.
§ Assist in maintaining an up to date learning resources and materials
inventory including classroom hardware and software*NAS Guangzhou recognises
the special contribution our teachers make to our community and especially in
regard to duties other than teaching. Please note that all teachers at NAS
Guangzhou participate in duties other than teaching. These duties include roles
and tasks as home room teacher, before and after school bus and campus grounds,
boarding house study support, play and general facility areas during break
times, team and faculty meetings, professional development, school improvement
workshops and projects, and support for school community development events
such as Open Days and Presentations. These duties are all fairly accounted for
in the day to day teaching load assignments. Teacher preparation time is
carefully protected to ensure responsible and appropriate professional duty of
care for all teachers and staff.
Personal Specifications – Skills, Knowledge and Experience§ At least
Bachelor’s Degree and Teaching qualification
§ Minimum of 3 years teaching experience
Essential
§ International teaching experience
§ Experience in a bilingual language learning environment
§ ESL in the Mainstream certification or equivalent
Desirable
Other§ Hold current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent
for countries lived in outside of the UK
§ Compliance with visa requirements for working in China
§ All Nord Anglia staff make a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of all students and undertake appropriate child protection training
when required