Teacher of Photography and Art

School context

Located in the Remraam community, around 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai, South View School is a British international school catering for children from over 89 nationalities aged 3-18 years (FS1-Y13). Offering A levels, IGCSE and both Level 2 and 3 BTEC options, South View is a community centered school that places great emphasis on truly “knowing” students and families, tailoring the educational journey for students to ensure confident success in a global market. With our TIMSS scores well above the local and world averages, South View School is a boutique school offering a bespoke, personal education experience.

The focus of the school is on nurturing curious, kind individuals and helping them achieve personal success across a broad spectrum of criteria. A solid, empathic and supportive pastoral spine and a personal, bespoke approach to learning lies at our heart. South View School is highly inclusive with an ever-expanding Student Support Team.

A strongly pastoral, kindness based professional mindset is a necessity for a school that enjoys positive and happy relationships with parents and other stakeholders.

Job detail

Due to very high demand, South View School is growing rapidly and we are seeking a Teacher of Photography and Art to join our Creative Arts Department immediately. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an ambitious, forward-thinking school, building on strong foundations and contributing to a vibrant and creative learning environment.

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Art and Photography education, inspiring students to develop strong technical skills, creative confidence, and a deep appreciation of visual communication and artistic expression.

The ideal candidate will:

Demonstrate a genuine passion for teaching and learning within the visual arts.

Have experience teaching Art and/or Photography at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, with experience or a willingness to teach Key Stage 5 desirable.

Possess strong subject knowledge across fine art, drawing, painting, mixed media, and photography, including digital imaging and editing software.

Have a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning with strong student outcomes.

Understand how to support students with additional needs, including SEND and EAL learners.

Demonstrate strong pastoral skills, supporting students’ wellbeing and personal development.

Use assessment data effectively to inform planning, adapt teaching, and support student progress.

Be willing to lead and participate in enrichment activities, such as clubs, exhibitions, competitions, trips, and whole-school creative projects.

Hold a recognised degree in Art, Photography, or a related subject, alongside a recognised teaching qualification.

Be committed to continuous professional development, engaging fully with the CPD opportunities available at South View School.

Actively promote the school’s values of kindness, respect and integrity.

What we offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.

Well-resourced creative arts facilities.

A competitive salary and benefits package.

Safeguarding notice

Candidates should be aware that all positions in the school/company involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the position.

South View School is committed to safeguarding, child protection, and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The school expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity (if the candidate has lived in the UK) and/or criminal policy checks for all other countries lived or worked in for a period of 3 months or more since the age of 16 (irrespective of whether they worked in those countries).