Scope: Early Years (EYS) – Primary Years Programme (PYP)

Reporting to: Head of Primary

Role Overview

The EYS PYP Creative Arts Teacher will be a passionate, creative and inspiring educator responsible for providing engaging, inquiry-based arts learning experiences for Early Years students.

The successful candidate will foster creativity, imagination, self-expression and confidence through a range of developmentally appropriate artistic experiences, including visual arts, music, movement, drama and creative exploration.

Working collaboratively with Early Years classroom teachers and the PYP team, the teacher will integrate creative arts into the Programme of Inquiry, supporting children’s holistic development and nurturing a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Creative Arts, Performing Arts or a relevant field.
• Recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the role.
• Experience teaching Creative Arts within an Early Years or primary school setting.
• Experience with, or understanding of, the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
• Experience designing play-based, inquiry-driven and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
• Ability to teach across multiple creative disciplines, including visual arts, music, drama and movement, is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Strong alignment with ISL Qatar’s values of Belonging, Integrity, Grit and Kindness.
• Passion for Early Childhood Education and the role of creativity in children’s learning and development.
• Strong understanding of child-centred, play-based and inquiry-based teaching approaches.
• Ability to inspire creativity, curiosity, imagination and artistic expression in young learners.
• Understanding of the IB PYP philosophy, learner profile and approaches to teaching and learning.
• Ability to differentiate learning experiences to meet diverse developmental needs, abilities and cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent classroom management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in using technology and digital resources to enhance creative learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and inclusive education.
• Collaborative mindset, flexibility and commitment to continuous professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and developmentally appropriate arts experiences for Early Years students.
• Provide opportunities for artistic expression through visual arts, music, drama, movement and sensory exploration.
• Encourage creativity, experimentation, imagination and independent thinking through play-based learning.
• Create a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment that celebrates each child’s creativity and individuality.
• Differentiate teaching strategies to support students with diverse learning needs and developmental stages.
• Promote student agency, confidence, collaboration and communication through creative experiences.

Curriculum and IB PYP Integration

• Align Creative Arts teaching with the IB PYP framework, philosophy and Programme of Inquiry.
• Collaborate with Early Years teachers and the PYP Coordinator to develop meaningful transdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Integrate creative arts into Units of Inquiry while maintaining opportunities for dedicated arts learning.
• Support the development of the IB learner profile and approaches to learning through creative experiences.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, documentation, reflection and ongoing programme development.

Assessment and Student Development

• Observe, document and assess students’ creative development using age-appropriate assessment approaches.
• Provide meaningful feedback that celebrates student progress, creativity and individual achievements.
• Maintain records and portfolios of student learning, including creative processes and outcomes.
• Share students’ learning and progress with classroom teachers, parents and relevant school teams.
• Use observations and assessment evidence to inform future learning experiences.

Collaboration and School Community

• Work closely with Early Years teachers, teaching assistants and specialist teachers to ensure a cohesive learning experience.
• Contribute to school celebrations, exhibitions, performances and community events where appropriate.
• Promote appreciation for cultural diversity through artistic exploration and creative expression.
• Build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• Actively contribute to the school’s collaborative professional culture and wider school initiatives.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, curriculum planning and school improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe, organised and engaging creative learning environment, ensuring appropriate use of materials and equipment.
• Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding, health and safety, assessment and inclusion.
• Demonstrate professionalism, adaptability and commitment to the school’s mission and values.
• Contribute positively to the school’s commitment to strengthening engagement for all.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

ISL Qatar is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of child protection, professional conduct and student wellbeing, and comply with all relevant school safeguarding policies and procedures.

General Expectations

The successful candidate will actively contribute to ISL Qatar’s commitment to educational excellence, student wellbeing and a culture of belonging. The role requires effective collaboration with Early Years teachers, specialist colleagues and the wider school community, a commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to foster a creative, inclusive and engaging learning environment that supports the holistic development of young learners through the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Source: official careers site of International School of London Qatar. Apply directly with the employer.