Primary School Art Teacher
Teach in Beijing, China
August 2026 start
Our client in Beijing is seeking a creative, passionate, and inspiring Primary School Art Teacher to join their dynamic Primary School team from August 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic educator to nurture creativity and imagination in young learners within a leading international school setting.
About the school:
Established in 2005, our client is a British international school with a global outlook and a strong tradition of academic and creative excellence. The Primary School caters to students aged 7–11 (Years 3–6), and they offer a holistic, inquiry-based curriculum that encourages curiosity, independence, and artistic expression.
The Arts are an integral part of the school's educational philosophy, and their students enjoy specialist art instruction in well-resourced studios that support a wide range of creative media and techniques.
About the Role
As a Primary Art Teacher, you will deliver a rich and inspiring visual arts programme that nurtures creativity, cultural awareness, and technical skill in students across Years 3 to 6. You will work collaboratively with classroom teachers and the wider Arts team to integrate art into cross-curricular themes and whole-school initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach high-quality, engaging art lessons to Junior School students (Years 3–6).
- Plan and deliver a diverse curriculum covering a wide range of media, techniques, and artistic traditions.
- Inspire students to explore and express themselves creatively while building technical skills and visual literacy.
- Organise and contribute to art exhibitions, displays, and whole-school events celebrating student creativity.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the varied needs and abilities of students.
- Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects and themed units.
- Promote an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where all students feel valued and successful.
- Participate fully in the life of the school, including co-curricular activities and pastoral care.
The Ideal Candidate
- A qualified teacher with a degree in Art, Art Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience teaching Art in a primary or elementary school setting, ideally within an international or inquiry-based curriculum.
- A passion for visual arts and a deep understanding of how to nurture creativity and skill in young learners.
- Familiarity with a range of art media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and digital art.
- Strong classroom management and communication skills.
- A collaborative, reflective, and student-centred approach.
- Experience in an international school is an advantage but not essential.
Why Join The School?
- Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive school community.
- Inspire young learners in a well-resourced and forward-thinking art environment.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including housing, health insurance, annual flights, and professional development.
- Professional development opportunities across the school International network.
- Live and work in Beijing, a culturally rich and vibrant international city with a thriving arts scene.
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 0195or email me at win@SeekTeachers.com for any further information.Don't forget to "Like" us on -->
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Minimum Qualification Requirement: M.Ed, B.Ed or a relevant Bachelor's Degree with a Teaching Qualification
Experience:
3 Years
Type of Staff:
Male or Female can apply to this job
Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa)
Must be a native speaker of English
Prefer candidates with international experience
Teachers with a degree but no teaching qualification are NOT accepted
Experienced teachers with no qualification are NOT accepted
Non-western trained teachers who have worked in an international educational institute before are NOT accepted
Salary Range:
A salary CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) per month based on experience and qualification, 10-25 % Tax is applied
Housing:
Housing allowance of Based on application CNY (Chinese Yuan Renminbi) provided
Medical:
State/Public medical provided
Flights:
Flight(s) provided Annual
Bereavement Leave:
Bereavement leave given
Emergency Evacuation:
Emergency evacuation given
Contract Length:
3 years contract renewable on mutual agreement
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