Fine Arts / IGCSE Art & Design Teacher

Fine Arts / IGCSE Art & Design Teacher

A reputable school is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fine Arts / IGCSE Art & Design Teacher

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative, skilled and passionate Fine Arts / IGCSE Art & Design Teacher who can inspire students to develop their artistic abilities, creative thinking and confidence across a range of artistic disciplines. The successful candidate will have strong practical knowledge of Fine Arts and demonstrated experience teaching Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design. The candidate should be particularly skilled in drawing, painting, design and calligraphy, with the ability to guide students from initial ideas and experimentation through to well-developed and presented final pieces. The ideal candidate should combine strong artistic ability with effective classroom teaching, assessment and student development skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Fine Arts and IGCSE Art & Design lessons in line with the relevant curriculum and examination requirements.

• Develop students’ skills in drawing, painting, design, composition, observation and creative expression.

• Teach and demonstrate a range of traditional and contemporary art techniques and media.

• Provide practical instruction and guidance in calligraphy and lettering, including composition, proportion, technique and presentation.

• Help students develop their own artistic ideas from initial concepts through experimentation, refinement and final presentation.

• Support students in developing portfolios that demonstrate research, exploration, development and presentation of ideas.

• Prepare students effectively for IGCSE Art & Design examinations and coursework requirements.

• Assess students’ work using appropriate assessment criteria and provide constructive feedback to support improvement.

• Maintain accurate records of students’ progress, assessment and attainment.

• Identify students who require additional support and provide appropriate intervention and guidance.

• Organise and maintain art materials, equipment and studio spaces to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.

• Encourage students to appreciate different artistic styles, cultures, artists and forms of visual expression.

• Promote creativity, originality, critical thinking and confidence in students’ artistic work.

• Participate actively in exhibitions, art displays, school events and other co-curricular activities.

• Collaborate with colleagues to support students’ wider academic and personal development.

• Undertake any other duties reasonably assigned by the School.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, Creative Arts, Art & Design or a closely related discipline.

• TRCN certification

• Relevant teaching qualification such as PGDE or equivalent will be an advantage.

• Demonstrable qualification, training or certification in Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design.

• Previous experience teaching IGCSE Art & Design in a reputable school is strongly preferred.

• Good understanding of the Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design curriculum, assessment objectives and portfolio development.

• 3–5 years’ relevant teaching experience, preferably within an international, British or Cambridge-curriculum school.

• Demonstrable practical competence in Fine Arts, supported by a portfolio of personal and/or student artwork.

Application Closing Date

4th November, 2026.