KS3 Art teacher
About This Role
August 2026 start
Step into the legacy of Alexander the Great and the Mongol Hordes! Join us in Tashkent, the Soviet Union's fourth largest city and a pivotal point along the Silk Road. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Central Asia’s largest Bazaar, savor local specialties like shashlik and plov, or unwind in a French-inspired café with a coffee and croissant while observing the bustling life around you. Whether you prefer hiking, skiing (in season), or discovering the ancient cities of Samarkand and Bokhara, Uzbekistan offers a myriad of activities in a safe and welcoming setting. If this exciting lifestyle and our central location with numerous travel opportunities resonate with you, keep reading! https://www.instagram.com/cometouzbekistan/
Westminster International School in Tashkent (WIST) offers a competitive salary, annual flights, medical insurance, accommodation, free lunches, and professional development, all within a newly constructed campus in the remarkable city of Tashkent. We seek dedicated, professional educators who possess the enthusiasm and motivation to engage in all aspects of school life, contributing to our mission of becoming the premier school in the Central Asia region. We value staff who embody our principles of responsibility, resilience, respect, and integrity.
We are currently inviting applications from fully qualified/licensed teachers who can teach KS3 Arts, and please indicate if you have proficiency in additional subjects.
WIST is an independent international educational institution situated in a modern, purpose-built campus that opened its doors in September 2019. Our school caters to children aged 2-18, offering IEYC, IPC, an adapted version of the UK’s KS3 National Curriculum, (i)GCSE, and A levels (Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel). Our educational philosophy is centered on inspiring and challenging all learners, nurturing their natural curiosity, a passion for learning, and a strong sense of belonging to our school community while fostering responsibility towards the broader community.
The campus is designed to meet the educational needs of children within a stimulating and safe environment. It boasts a world-class learning atmosphere with spacious classrooms, interactive whiteboards, robust ICT capabilities, specialized art, science, and computing facilities, a 600-seat theater, a full-sized gym, three swimming pools, two astroturf football pitches, and extensive outdoor play areas. Located in a green, accessible part of Tashkent, it offers safe and convenient access. WIST is distinguished not only by its exceptional campus but, more importantly, by the outstanding staff and students who bring energy and vitality to our collective mission.
The school embraces an inclusive, internationally oriented mission dedicated to developing the whole child alongside academic excellence.
WIST is a progressive, ambitious, and innovative institution: mediocrity is not an option – our teachers are exceptional practitioners, delivering outstanding educational experiences across all areas. We are eager to welcome like-minded educators to our team.
We offer a highly competitive tax-free salary with significant savings potential, housing, flights, comprehensive medical insurance, a luggage allowance, and an opportunity to thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment in a wonderful country.
To apply, please fill out the application form, ensuring all sections are completed, including the supporting statement, and upload your CV in the ‘documents section’ by April 12th (early applications are highly encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any time if an outstanding candidate emerges).
If you have any questions or need additional guidance, please reach out to our Head of Secondary at David.Tingstrom@wist.uz.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted online on a rolling basis.
Westminster International School of Tashkent (WIST) is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. All candidates are subject to thorough vetting procedures, including checks with previous employers, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check or its equivalent for any countries resided in outside the UK. This may also involve a Prohibition Order Check and the successful application of an ICPC (International Child Protection Certificate).
WIST upholds a policy of non-discrimination based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, political opinion, or disability.
Furthermore, all staff members are required to meet all visa requirements for employment in Uzbekistan and adhere to the laws of Uzbekistan.