Middle School Art Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

St. Louis School is a leading international school in Milan and part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of premium schools committed to excellence in academics, arts and sports. Teaching and learning are delivered in English, and students are prepared for progression into IGCSE and IBDP pathways within the St. Louis School group.

We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Art Teacher to join the Colonna Campus from January 2027. The successful candidate will teach Art across the Middle School years (Years 7–9 / Key Stage 3 equivalent).

The ideal candidate will inspire creativity, develop students’ technical and expressive skills, and foster a strong appreciation of visual arts within a dynamic international environment.

In addition to this position, you may also be interested in our in-person Inspired Careers Event in London on Saturday 23rd January 2027. This school and over 30 other UK and international Inspired schools will be attending to connect with teachers seeking new roles starting from August 2027. For more information and to register, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/10814/ 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging Art lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and the British educational framework.
• Develop students’ skills across a range of artistic techniques, media and processes through structured and differentiated teaching.
• Foster creativity, critical thinking and individual artistic expression. 
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating studio/classroom environment that encourages experimentation and risk-taking. 
• Assess, monitor and report on student progress to ensure high standards of attainment.
• Prepare students effectively for progression into IGCSE Art pathways. 
• Organise and contribute to exhibitions, displays and events that celebrate student work.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects, curriculum development and sharing of best practice.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and contribute to pastoral care.
• Engage positively with parents and the wider school community.
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts, Art Education or a closely related field.
• PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Art at secondary or upper primary level (ages 11–14).
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• Native-level or near-native proficiency in English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• A collaborative, student-centred and reflective approach to teaching.
• Confidence in a wide range of artistic media, including traditional and digital practices.
• Experience within the British curriculum (desirable).
• Experience in an international or multilingual school setting (desirable).
• Familiarity with IGCSE Art & Design (desirable).
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification preferred.
• An EU passport or valid visa to work in Italy will be mandatory. 
• Knowledge of the British curriculum is preferred.

Interviews may take place via Zoom and may begin prior to the closing date for applications. Relocation support will be provided in line with school policy.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application and CV (including a recent photograph and details of two referees) to the school recruitment team.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form
Inspired Non-Teaching Application Form