Art Teacher

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” (Albert Einstein)

The A in REAL School means Art-filled learning and we truly mean this. In a world that is likely to be dominated by technology, we believe that education needs to emphasise those aspects that are uniquely human: art, teamwork, leadership, compassion, understanding, creativity, and ingenuity. And all of the deeper aspects of human life and society. AI and robots will take everything else. 

So in light of this are you passionate about art? Do you feel empowered to light the spark for the love of art in our learners? Can you collaborate with your colleagues, weaving art into every single moment of the school’s life in a holistic way?  Are you ready for an unparalleled adventure? Then join our team!

Your opportunity

To drive the development and implementation of the art-filled learning experience for our 11-17-year-olds. 

Key responsibilities

• Create engaging learning environments and experiences inside and outside of the school
• Involve local artists, seek out community connections 
• Keep that fire of curiosity burning for connecting, learning and experimenting
• Ensure the children are gaining awareness and appreciation towards art
• Encourage self-expression and discovery 
• Introduce and showcase various styles, approaches, mediums and techniques to children and invite them to express themselves within those parameters to be able to find and develop their own
• Collaborate with other faculty members to weave art into our project based learning so that art forms the frame of the learning
• Plan lessons in accordance in accordance with learning objectives and diversify to individual learning styles
• Record, provide feedback and report on students’ progress
• Supervise group work
• Continuously curate children’s work to be displayed and featured in representation of REAL School and making learning visible

Your qualities and qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fine Arts with teaching qualifications or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience as an art teacher of pre-teens and teenagers, ideally with innovative learning methodologies
• Qualified Teacher Status or a Bachelor's degree in Education (international experience is preferred)
• Experience in authentic project-based learning is preferred
• Native level or near-native level English 
• EU work permit*

Key skills and experience

• Demonstrable excellence in a variety of art techniques
• Art history teaching experience
• Ability of planning lessons on art and art history in accordance with students’ learning objectives and tailoring, diversifying to individual needs
• Demonstrated success in developing students’ drawing, colouring and painting techniques, providing instruction on the use of media including graphite and charcoal, as well as oil, acrylic and watercolour paint
• Outstanding planning and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of international learning cohorts and their needs a plus 
• An openness to having your ideas respectfully challenged, and to spending time on the edge of your comfort zone
• A passion for our purpose and the social impact we aspire to create; alongside alignment with our school culture, including our passion for plant-based food
• A charismatic self-starter, who is highly resourceful, persistent, adaptable, innovative, creative, collaborative and wanting to continuously improve in a changing and agile environment.
• Person who is confident alone, but who believes that we are stronger together in a team-based approach to creating.

Our provisions for you

• Earn appropriate compensation that is commensurate with the purpose of making the school accessible to a diverse community
• Be in an ambitious endeavour to invent progressive education with a purpose, whilst enjoying the hallmark creative freedom of REAL School
• Enjoy all that Budapest, ‘the Paris of the East’ and one of the world’s best places with nature on its doorstep, has to offer
• Enjoy plant-based food, 3-times a day every day, from our on-site Planteen
• Become an expert in educating for sustainability, as you live it
• Membership of an energetic, collaborative, kind, and positive team
• Inclusion in an inspirational, diverse and intellectual community, where causes take centre stage and real-life project-based learning, student agency, wellbeing and sustainability are at the core of continuous innovation

Is this role for you?

If so, then we invite you to: fill out our short application form, upload your CV and cover letter, and a short, up-to 2-minute video as to why this endeavour and what you could bring to it.

Closing date for applications: when the position is filled.

Our team welcomes your questions. Connect with us at careers@realschool.hu 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; REAL School Budapest respects and advocates diversity and is an equal-opportunity working environment. REAL School Budapest is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. 

By following our safer recruitment practice, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including references from previous employers. Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent will be required for all prior countries lived. All employment positions depend on the fulfilment of Hungarian employment law requirements.

Let ours be a time remembered for the awakening of a new reverence for life, the firm resolve to achieve sustainability, the quickening of the struggle for justice and peace, and the joyful celebration of life.”

- The Earth Charter

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