Teacher of Art (PYP)

The postholder will facilitate transdisciplinary learning through art, supporting pupils' conceptual understanding while developing their creative expression, critical thinking, and international-mindedness within the PYP framework. The postholder must have the flexibility and experience to teach across the PYP year groups. The ability to offer another subject in addition will be an advantage. As a Malvern College teacher, the postholder will play a full role in the school's curricular, co-curricular and pastoral programmes.

Key Responsibilities Overview

• Take responsibility for primary Art classes, supporting, nurturing and taking a genuine interest in the holistic development of all children in that class;
• Work closely with the PYP Coordinator, Prep Level Leaders and PYP colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of the PYP and to design and implement a relevant, challenging and rigorous curriculum;
• Design art experiences that connect to Units of Inquiry and support central ideas through transdisciplinary learning;
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate art across the curriculum and real-world contexts;
• Plan and deliver lessons, ensuring attention is given to appropriate differentiation and pupil voice in artistic decision-making;
• Facilitate learning through PYP key concepts to develop conceptual understanding and foster IB Learner Profile attributes, including creativity, appreciation, and empathy, through artistic exploration;
• Create inquiry-based classrooms that develop critical thinking skills, knowledge and a range of skills within an environment based on trust and respect;
• Encourage pupil agency and provide opportunities for pupils to pursue individual artistic interests and initiate action through art projects;
• Document and celebrate pupil learning journeys through digital learning portfolios and exhibitions; and

• Write formal reports using the school’s guidelines on a termly basis
  

Key Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Art;
• A recognised teaching qualification for the required age range (e.g. B.Ed., PGCE);
• Minimum two years’ teaching experience in primary years education;
• Previous experience of teaching the IB PYP is preferred, although outstanding candidates without prior IB experience will be considered; and
• An appreciation of the IB Philosophy is required

Contract Type: Full-time, two years

Start date: August 2026

Closing date: Interviews will be on a rolling basis and as such early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview via Teams or in person. Candidates may be contacted at any stage after submitting their applications.

How To Apply

Please send in application with a cover letter and full resume with a photo including your current and expected salaries addressed to the Human Resources Department, Malvern College Hong Kong by clicking 'Apply now'.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be treated in strict confidence and for recruitment purposes only. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.  The final employment will be subject to pre-employment and child protection checks.

Malvern College Hong Kong is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our safer recruitment and wider safeguarding practices are aligned with UK and international best practice including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and International Taskforce on Child Protection (ITFCP). As such we hold ourselves to a high standard and undertake rigorous safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, with specific attention to child protection, for all applicants. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including employment history and reference checks, criminal record checks, and identity checks.