Teacher - Art

Queen Elizabeths Global Schools are an equal opportunities employer and is deeply committed to safeguarding our students, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. We expect all staff and members of our community to share this commitment and to promptly report any concerns about a students or community members safety or wellbeing. Applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous child protection screening, including checks with past employers and providing Police Clearance Certificates from all countries that the applicant has resided in.

The Opportunity

Queen Elizabeths School, Gurugram is seeking an inspiring Teacher of Art to join the founding team of our Creative Arts Academya dynamic centre of visual expression where imagination is cultivated, skill is refined, and creativity is celebrated. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the artistic identity of a new, world-class school from its inception. You will deliver bold, engaging learning experiences that blend technical rigour with creative freedom, inspiring students of all abilities to explore, create, reflect, and communicate through visual art.

From drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media to contemporary and digital art practices, you will curate a rich and progressive programme that nurtures confidence and originality. Your work will be showcased through thoughtfully curated exhibitions, installations, and community events that place the visual arts at the heart of school life. If you are a passionate and imaginative educator, ready to redefine what exceptional art education can look like in an international school setting, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The Role

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver high-quality Art teaching, aligned with the Cambridge International framework and the schools educational philosophy.
• Create an inspiring, inclusive classroom environment that encourages experimentation, originality, and confidence in artistic expression.
• Employ a range of age-appropriate pedagogical approaches to support diverse learners and promote creative thinking.
• Maintain high standards of classroom practice, behaviour, and student engagement.

Performance & Events

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of art exhibitions, performances, displays, and special school events.
• Support whole-school creative showcases and celebrations that highlight student achievement and artistic excellence.
• Encourage student participation in internal and external creative events, where appropriate.

Curriculum Design & Assessment

• Design and implement well-sequenced schemes of work that ensure clear progression in skills, techniques, and creative understanding.
• Use formative and summative assessment effectively to monitor progress, inform teaching, and support individual learning pathways.
• Collaborate with the Director of Creative Arts to review and enhance curriculum quality

Professional Engagement

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, pastoral teams, and school leaders to support students holistic development and wellbeing.
• Engage actively in professional development, reflective practice, and collaborative planning.
• Maintain clear, professional communication with parents in line with school expectations.

Contribution to School Life

• Participate fully in the wider life of the school, including co-curricular activities, trips, events, and community initiatives.
• Uphold the schools safeguarding and child protection responsibilities, ensuring student safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Model professional conduct and values consistent with the ethos of Queen Elizabeths Global Schools and COBIS expectations.

Safeguarding and Professional Conduct

• Uphold the schools safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures at all times.
• Maintain professional conduct in line with the schools values and COBIS expectations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all students.

The Person

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Art, Art Education, or related performing arts discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., B.Ed., PGCE, or international equivalent).
• Familiarity with the Cambridge International Curriculum and assessment frameworks (Checkpoint, IGCSE, A-level) is preferred.
• Minimum 23 years of teaching experience in Art, ideally in an international or Cambridge school setting.
• Experience organising and leading art competitions, exhibitions, school events, and co-curricular art programmes.
• Experience in planning engaging learning experiences and assessing creative outcomes effectively.
• Proven ability to inspire and motivate learners of all abilities in both classroom and performance settings.

Personal Qualities

• Warm, inclusive, and student-centred in approach, with a strong commitment to wellbeing and care.
• Technologically proficient in competitive art software.
• Reflective, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional growth.
• Collaborative, reliable, and highly professional in all interactions.
• Strong alignment with the values, ethos, and safeguarding culture of Queen Elizabeths Global Schools.
• Collaborative, reflective, and committed to inclusive, student-centred education.
• Culturally responsive with a global outlook and respect for diversity.

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