Visual Arts Teacher

 

Visual Arts Teacher

Nord Anglia International School Dublin

 

Location

Nord Anglia International School Dublin (NAISD), Ireland

Contract

Full-time, Permanent

Start Date

Mid-August 2026

Curriculum

IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP)

Reporting To

Head of Visual Arts / Head of Secondary / Principal

Applications

Submit CV and covering letter via the NAE Careers Page

 

About Nord Anglia International School Dublin

Nord Anglia International School Dublin is part of Nord Anglia Education, the world’s largest premium international schools organisation, with over 100 schools in 30 countries. At NAISD, students follow the full IB continuum from PYP through to the IB Diploma Programme in an inclusive, creative, and ambitious community.

As part of the Nord Anglia family, you will benefit from our unique partnership with The Juilliard School, giving you and your students extraordinary opportunities for professional development, creative collaboration, and performance. You will also benefit from our programmes with MIT, UNICEF, IMG and King’s College London.

If you think NAIS Dublin might be a good fit for your next career move, you can read our candidate information brochure.

 

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Visual Arts Teacher to join our Art department, working across the whole school. This is an exciting opportunity to drive excellent teaching and learning in Visual Arts across the IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme, and to contribute to a creative, inquiry-driven learning community.

We are looking for a talented teacher with a focus on:

• Delivering High-Quality Instruction: Teaching engaging and inquiry-based PYP, MYP and DP Visual Arts lessons that develop students’ creative, technical and analytical skills.
• Creating a Dynamic Learning Environment: Encouraging exploration, experimentation and independent learning, fostering a love for the visual arts across K–12.
• Working with Diverse Learners: Confidently working with K–12 students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, adopting a modern, inquiry-based and student-centred approach to art education.
• Assessing and Supporting Student Growth: Designing and implementing a range of formative and summative assessments to track progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Collaborating Across the School Community: Working closely with fellow educators, students, and parents to support student learning and well-being.
• Contributing to the Wider School Community: Participating fully in extra-curricular activities, school events, exhibitions and initiatives that enrich students’ educational experience.

Please view full Job Description here.

 

What We Are Looking For

• A recognised teaching qualification and significant experience teaching Visual Arts across primary and secondary phases.
• Familiarity with the IB PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme curriculum frameworks.
• Confidence working with K–12 students from diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
• A commitment to a modern, inquiry-based, student-centred approach to art education.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• A commitment to student-centred learning, differentiation, and inclusive classroom practices.
• Strong organisational skills, a good sense of humour and a genuine enthusiasm for extra-curricular school life.
• The ability to meet visa and work permit-related requirements for Ireland.

Find out more about what we offer our staff in our Employee Benefits Brochure.

 

 

Equal Opportunities & Compliance

 

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination, and value individuals from all backgrounds.

We have a strict policy against discrimination and harassment of any kind and comply with all national and local laws regarding non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils.

All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

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