School Vacancies

El Shaddai Christian School WC

Art & Design Teacher (High School)

Start Date: 01/07/2025 | Closing Date: 01/06/2025

Job Summary/Key Duties:

Key Responsibilities:
A – Art & Design Subject teaching in the High School
● Teaching the Cambridge curriculum in the Senior High School
o The Cambridge AS Level curriculum is followed in Grades 11 and 12
o The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum is followed in Grades 9 and 10
● The Cambridge Art & Design course includes the following areas of study: painting and related media/fi ne art, graphic communication, three-dimensional design and textile/fashion, and it will be an advantage if the applicant is skilled in various mediums/multimedia.
● Research skills form an important part of the course, especially research into artists, designers and cultural influences
● Individual interviews are held with students from time to time to provide constructive feedback and guidance to students on their individual portfolios and development. ● Weekly meetings with the art department as well as the Academic Head will be required.
● All teachers will be required to do online Cambridge training from time to time.

B – Assisting with one of the extra-mural Art clubs
Professional Development:
Training and support will be provided as applicable. Weekly staff development meetings are held on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 15:00 -16:00 and staff may be required to attend additional training courses from time to time.
Opportunities: Training and assistance will be given in transitioning from the national curriculum to the Cambridge curriculum. Staff are encouraged to avail themselves of the Cambridge online and in-person training available. ACSI meetings and conferences also offer opportunities for professional development.
Unique teaching environment:
● Classes are small and the teacher has the opportunity to build a relationship with the students
● Staff work in small departments, where Biblical support and mentoring promotes teamwork and spiritual growth.

Qualifications/Requirements: Downloadable File: Download Full Advert

Additional Information:

General Details:
1. Applications must be sent to the headmaster via email at headmaster@escs.org.za or delivered to reception and suitably addressed for the headmaster’s attention.
2. Interviews will commence shortly after the closing date.
3. Please take note of the general requirements for all teaching posts at ESCS which are found at https://escs.org.za/info/#Vacancies
4. This is a full-time position (07:30 – 15:30 daily).
5. All full-time staff are also expected to attend staff development meetings after school, twice a week, till 16:00.
6. The applicant should have an appropriate qualification in Art, e.g. a BA (Fine Art) degree and a PGCE
7. Art staff are required to participate in the High School extra-mural Art program.