Allistair Quirke
Visual and Performing Arts Teacher
As an educator born in Singapore and raised in New Zealand, I bring a global perspective to my teaching. With over twelve years of experience in international education, I’ve dedicated more than a decade to inspiring students in the Visual and Performing Arts at both primary and secondary levels. My approach is supportive and creative, fostering a dynamic learning environment where students can immerse themselves in the creative process and everything it offers us. Proficient in a diverse range of media – from illustration, painting, and printing to installations, moving images, and digital media – I’m passionate about empowering students to express themselves and develop their unique voices in the arts.
Professional Strengths
- Collaborates readily with others, valuing co-planning and interdisciplinary links to strengthen transdisciplinary learning.
- Builds genuine relationships with students, colleagues, and families through clear communication and a supportive mindset.
- Designs original, concept-driven inquiries that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in learners.
- Uses assessments to document learning, guide next steps, and support student reflection and goal setting.
- Integrates technology to extend creativity and inquiry, especially through animation and video editing that highlight student voice.
- Written and directed over twenty school productions, giving students authentic chances to take risks, collaborate, and share learning.
- Builds sets and installations that transform learning spaces and celebrate the arts within the school and beyond.
International Experience
July – December 2025 PYP Art Teacher Westlink International School, Hanoi
Taught Grades 1–8 across a range of art and design programs.
Completes a short-term teaching contract in December 2025.
August 2023 – June 2025 Art and Design Teacher The International School @ Parkcity Hanoi
Taught Years 7–13, including IGCSE and A Level Art and Design, and Digital Media and Design.
Managed two art rooms, oversaw resource ordering, and organised off-site student exhibitions.
Built sets and props for four school productions.
Designed and led the painting and installation of two large-scale murals.
Ran lunchtime studios and after-school workshops for primary and secondary students.
July 2019 – June 2022 PYP Art Teacher Stonehill International School, Bangalore
Taught Pre-K to Year 8 students.
Opened the school’s new, purpose-built art room.
Worked remotely full-time from March 2020 to February 2022 during lockdown.
Wrote and produced over 50 weekly animations during lockdown to support students and the wider community.
Returned to campus in February 2022 to complete the academic year and contract.
July 2015 – May 2019 Whole-school Art Teacher Berkeley International School, Bangkok
Taught Grades 1–12 across a range of art programs.
Directed and built the set for the secondary school’s inaugural production of Grease.
Established BerkWorks, the school’s first living gallery, which ran successfully for three years.
Supervised students on day trips, overnight camps, and after-school events.
Facilitated professional development workshops for staff and creative sessions for parents.
June 2012 – May 2014 PYP Classroom Teacher International School Ho Chi Minh City
Taught Grade 3 (21 students).
Wrote and directed two elementary school productions.
Supervised students on day trips and overnight camps.
Led professional development workshops for teachers and weekly sessions for local staff.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) Waikato University, 2008
Bachelor of Performing Arts for Stage and Screen Unitec, 2005 – 2007
Certification
Full Practising Certificate (Category 1) Issued by the Teaching Council of Aotearoa/New Zealand
Written References
Additional supporting documents available via Schrole or allistairq@gmail.com
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