Visual Art and CCA Teacher at Blooms Academy

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Art and CCA lessons in line with the Nigerian curriculum and relevant British curriculum requirements.
• Teach drawing, painting, colouring, painting techniques, design, crafts, collage, modelling, and other age-appropriate creative activities.
• Introduce learners to Nigerian arts, cultural heritage, traditional crafts, festivals, music, drama, and contemporary artistic expressions.
• Develop learners’ creativity, imagination, critical thinking, practical skills, and artistic appreciation.
• Organise hands-on activities, creative projects, exhibitions, competitions, and collaborative art projects.
• Integrate project-based learning and digital tools into art and creative instruction where appropriate.
• Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, instructional materials, practical activities, and assessment tasks.
• Differentiate instruction to support learners with varying abilities, interests, and learning needs.
• Assess learners’ practical work, creativity, participation, progress, and understanding using appropriate assessment methods.
• Maintain portfolios of learners’ artwork and document their progress throughout the term.
• Ensure the safe and responsible use, storage, and management of art materials, tools, and equipment.
• Organise displays of learners’ artwork and contribute to school events, cultural celebrations, assemblies, and exhibitions.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, Heads of Department, and school leadership to promote holistic learner development.
• Participate in departmental meetings, staff training, lesson observations, and other school activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Creative Arts Education, or a related field.
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as PGDE or NCE, will be an added advantage where applicable.
• TRCN registration or eligibility for registration is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant teaching experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of the Nigerian Art and Cultural & Creative Arts curriculum and relevant assessment requirements.
• Demonstrable practical skills in drawing, painting, crafts, design, and other visual or creative art forms.
• Ability to develop engaging, practical, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Proficiency in classroom management, lesson planning, learner assessment, and the use of instructional resources.
• Strong communication, organisation, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, professional ethics, and continuous professional development.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The successful candidate should be:

• Creative, imaginative, and passionate about developing learners’ artistic talents.
• Skilled in practical demonstrations and hands-on teaching.
• Able to connect art education with Nigerian culture, global artistic traditions, and everyday life.
• Resourceful in using locally available and recycled materials for creative projects.
• Capable of identifying and nurturing individual talents and creative potential.
• Committed to inclusive teaching, teamwork, and high standards of learner achievement.