Visual Arts / Painting and Decoration Teacher at Blooms Academy

Job Purpose

• To inspire creativity and develop students’ artistic expression through the teaching of Visual Arts, Painting, and Decoration, while aligning lessons with the Cambridge Checkpoint Curriculum and the school’s creative arts standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts, Painting, and Decoration across assigned year groups, incorporating Checkpoint curriculum objectives where applicable.
• Develop engaging lesson plans that balance theory, practice, and creativity.
• Train students in techniques of painting, drawing, decoration, and other visual art forms.
• Organize and supervise practical art projects, workshops, and exhibitions.
• Encourage creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in students.
• Provide constructive feedback and assess students’ artistic progress.
• Maintain and manage art studio resources, tools, and materials effectively.
• Introduce students to art history, contemporary trends, and cultural appreciation.
• Foster a supportive and inspiring classroom environment that celebrates creativity.
• Prepare students for internal and external assessments, competitions, and exhibitions.
• Communicate with parents/guardians on student progress and showcase student work.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate art across other subjects where possible.
• Support school-wide events, cultural programs, and visual displays.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, or related field.
• Teaching qualification (PGDE, TRCN registration) is an added advantage.
• Exposure to and experience with the Cambridge Checkpoint Curriculum is highly desirable.
• Proven teaching experience in Visual Arts, Painting, and Decoration at school level.
• Strong creative, technical, and artistic skills.
• Excellent communication, classroom management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to inspire and nurture artistic talent in students.
• Familiarity with a wide range of art media, techniques, and digital art tools.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative, passionate, and inspiring.
• Patient, encouraging, and student-centered.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Flexible, innovative, and resourceful.
• Strong ability to mentor and motivate learners of diverse talents.