Head of Art
Beijing, China | August 2027 Start
Are you a creative visionary who believes that art has the power to inspire, challenge and transform the way young people see the world?
Do you love seeing students experiment, take creative risks, discover their artistic voice and produce work they are genuinely proud of?
We are looking for an inspirational and passionate Head of Art to join a prestigious international school in Beijing.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Art specialist to lead a thriving department, bring fresh creative energy to the curriculum and inspire students to think differently, explore new techniques and push the boundaries of their imagination.
We are looking for someone who can combine outstanding teaching with creative leadership and a genuine passion for developing artistic talent.
The Role – Think Outside the Frame!
As Head of Art, you will lead and develop the Art department, creating an exciting, inclusive and ambitious environment where creativity can flourish.
You will be responsible for:
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Leading, inspiring and developing the Art department across the school.
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Delivering outstanding and engaging Art teaching across relevant age groups.
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Developing an exciting and challenging curriculum that encourages creativity, experimentation and artistic expression.
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Promoting a broad range of artistic disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking and digital art.
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Supporting students to develop their own creative identities, technical skills and confidence.
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Driving excellent academic outcomes, including at IGCSE and IBDP where applicable.
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Developing opportunities for exhibitions, competitions, collaborative projects and creative showcases.
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Creating a vibrant artistic culture throughout the school.
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Supporting and mentoring colleagues, sharing best practice and encouraging professional growth.
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Ensuring students have opportunities to explore contemporary art, different cultures, artists and creative perspectives.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are keen to meet a talented Art specialist who:
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Holds a relevant degree in Art, Fine Art or a related discipline, alongside a recognised teaching qualification.
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Has significant experience teaching Art within a secondary school setting.
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Has experience teaching relevant examination courses, such as IGCSE and IBDP Art.
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Has previous departmental leadership experience or is ready to take the next step in their career.
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Is passionate about curriculum development and creative exploration.
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Can inspire students to experiment, take risks and develop their individual artistic style.
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Has strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
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Can motivate and develop a team of creative educators.
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Brings enthusiasm, imagination and a genuine love of the arts into everything they do.
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Experience within a British-curriculum or international school environment would be highly desirable.
Why This Opportunity?
This is a chance to do more than simply lead an Art department. It's an opportunity to shape the creative identity of a school and help build an environment where imagination, originality and artistic expression are celebrated.
You will have the freedom to bring new ideas, develop exciting projects, showcase student talent and make creativity a central part of school life.
What's on Offer?
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An exciting departmental leadership opportunity.
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A supportive and collaborative international school environment.
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Opportunities to develop and shape an ambitious creative curriculum.
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The chance to inspire students from a diverse international community.
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A competitive international salary and benefits package, dependent on experience.
Ready to Create Something Special?
If you are an inspiring Art teacher with creative vision, leadership ambition and a passion for helping young people discover their artistic potential, we would love to hear from you!
Bring your imagination, your ideas and your creative flair. Let's make something amazing happen!
Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in their care and expects all applicants to share this commitment.
Contact Win now on
+44 (0) 203 455 0195 or email me at
win@SeekTeachers.com for any further information.
