Visual Arts Teacher
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, creative, and inspiring Visual Arts Teacher to join our dynamic school community. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging and high-quality Visual Arts lessons that encourage students to explore their creativity, develop their artistic skills, and express themselves through a variety of artistic mediums.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of visual arts and experience working with students in an international or multicultural school environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and age-appropriate Visual Arts lessons aligned with the school's curriculum and learning objectives.
- Teach students a range of artistic techniques, including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, digital art, and other relevant forms of visual expression.
- Create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and self-expression.
- Assess and monitor students' artistic development and provide constructive feedback to support their progress.
- Maintain accurate records of students' progress, assessment, and achievement.
- Prepare and manage appropriate art materials, equipment, and classroom resources.
- Encourage students to participate in art exhibitions, competitions, school events, and creative projects.
- Support students in developing their portfolios and presenting their artwork.
- Integrate cross-curricular and interdisciplinary projects where appropriate.
- Promote respect for different cultures, perspectives, and artistic traditions.
- Ensure that all classroom activities comply with the school's health, safety, safeguarding, and child protection policies.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and school leadership to support students' academic and personal development.
- Participate actively in school meetings, professional development activities, and wider school life.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, or a related field.
- Teaching qualification or relevant teaching certification is preferred.
- Previous experience teaching Visual Arts, preferably in an international or multicultural school environment.
- Strong knowledge of traditional and contemporary art techniques and practices.
- Ability to teach students of different ages and ability levels.
- Creative, enthusiastic, patient, and adaptable approach to teaching.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- Ability to use technology and digital tools to enhance learning is an advantage.
- Commitment to child safeguarding and creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
The GEM recruitment campaign officially closed in April 2026, but we are organising a special, fast-tracked process for candidates online.
This process will take place online from 30 July to 5 August 2026, during which you will go through the stages outlined below. These will offer you the opportunity to develop both your professional and personal skills:
Pedagogical MCQ
Cognitive, learning style and personality tests
Written assignment, language test
Video submission
30-minute individual interview
Group discussion with other candidates
A few days before the process begins, you will receive further information about the platform you will be using, instructions for each stage, the schedule for each assessments, and any necessary materials (computer and stable internet connexion).
Please note that full-day availability is required from 30 July June to 4 August.
5 August will be dedicated to evaluating your application, and no attendance will be required. You will receive a final response on 5 August end of day.
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Equal Opportunities & Safer Recruitment
Enko Education is an equal opportunities employer, committed to inclusivity, diversity, and valuing difference. Enko Education schools are committed to child safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people, and we expect all staff, volunteers, and third parties to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment practices aim to ensure that only individuals committed to child safeguarding join our schools. You can read our Safer Recruitment Statement here.
- Successful candidates must provide a police clearance (or equivalent) from every country where they have lived in the past 10 years before signing an employment contract.
- Reference checks with previous employers will also be conducted for each successful candidate.
About Enko Education
International education with Africa at heart and the world in mind.
Enko Education is a fast-growing network of 15 international schools in 10 African countries, offering international education with Africa at heart and the world in mind. Our mission is to make high-quality international education accessible to more African learners and to guide them towards the world’s best universities through innovative programmes leading to globally recognised qualifications.
Since 2014, Enko Education has helped thousands of students secure admission to top universities such as Yale College, Sciences Po, École Polytechnique, and the University of Toronto. Backed by leading development finance institutions and funds including Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit and Liquid Africa, we are on track to reach 20,000 students by 2028.
Learn more on our website.
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Égalité des chances & Recrutement sécurisé
Enko Education est un employeur qui respecte l’égalité des chances, attaché à l’inclusion, à la diversité et à la valorisation des différences. Les écoles Enko Education s’engagent à protéger les enfants et à promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et des jeunes, et attendent de l’ensemble du personnel, des bénévoles et des tiers qu’ils partagent cet engagement. Nos pratiques de recrutement sécurisé visent à garantir que seules les personnes partageant notre engagement rejoignent nos écoles. Vous pouvez consulter notre Déclaration sur le recrutement sécurisé ici.
- Les candidats retenus doivent fournir un extrait de casier judiciaire (ou équivalent) pour tous les pays dans lesquels ils ont vécu au cours des 10 dernières années avant de signer un contrat.
- Des vérifications de références seront effectuées auprès des employeurs précédents pour tout candidats retenu pour un rôle.
À propos d’Enko Education
Une éducation internationale avec l’Afrique au cœur et le monde en perspective.
Enko Education est un réseau en pleine croissance de 15 écoles internationales dans 10 pays d’Afrique, offrant une éducation internationale de qualité à un coût accessible. Notre mission est de faciliter l’accès des apprenants africains aux meilleures universités du monde grâce à des programmes innovants menant à des diplômes mondialement reconnus.
Depuis 2014, nous avons accompagné des milliers d’élèves vers des universités de premier plan telles que Yale College, Sciences Po, l’École Polytechnique ou encore l’Université de Toronto. Avec le soutien d’institutions financières de développement et de fonds tels que Proparco, I&P, Adiwale, BIO Invest, Oiko Credit et Liquid Africa, nous visons à scolariser 20 000 élèves d’ici 2028.
Pour en savoir plus, visitez notre site internet.