Junior School Visual Arts Teacher – Nambour

Are you a passionate and experienced teacher, specialising in teaching primary school students? Do you have the desire and the skills to offer exceptional learning experiences in a caring, stimulating, and supportive environment where each student can truly thrive? If so, then we want to hear from you!

We welcome applications from qualified candidates to teach Visual Arts in our Junior School, four (4) days per week, commencing January 2027.

Nambour Christian College (NCC) is an outstanding co-educational, inter-denominational Prep to Year 12 Christian School located in the heartland of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. NCC invests in the education of over 1300 students through our dedicated sub schools: Junior (P-6), Middle (7-9) and Senior (10-12). The mission of NCC is to provide a secure and supportive Christ-centred learning community, where a commitment to excellence, creativity and service is encouraged and modelled.

The College also has a commitment to, and a reputation for, providing a supportive environment for professional development and personal growth of staff. As a staff member at NCC, you can expect to enjoy a strong faith community, regular times of devotion, and outstanding facilities and gardens, all in a unique rainforest setting. Nambour Christian College is a thriving workplace where staff are empowered to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

We are seeking a passionate and suitably qualified Visual Arts Teacher to join our Junior School team in 2027 on a Fixed Term contract for the 2027 academic year. This role involves teaching Visual Arts across Prep to Year 6, four (4) days per week, nurturing creativity, imagination, and artistic skills while helping students develop confidence in self-expression and a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

The successful candidate will create rich and engaging learning experiences that allow students to participate in the creative process, explore a variety of visual art forms, and celebrate their artistic achievements. They will also contribute to the broader life of the College through involvement in events such as art showcases and the development of opportunities that extend students' learning beyond the classroom. Committed to Christian education, the successful applicant will foster a supportive and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to explore their God-given gifts and flourish in all areas of development.

At NCC, our Junior School teachers are dedicated to inspiring, guiding, and empowering students to reach their full potential: intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and spiritually. A passionate and qualified Visual Arts Teacher with a heart for young learners and a strong personal faith, you bring creativity, enthusiasm, and energy to the classroom. You have the skills and knowledge to teach Visual Arts across Prep to Year 6, designing engaging experiences that encourage creativity, artistic exploration, and self-expression.

You are an effective communicator who builds positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues and works collaboratively as part of a team. Confident in your teaching practice, you meet the standards outlined in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and hold (or are eligible to obtain) current Queensland Teacher Registration and a First Aid Certificate. Having a personal alignment with and commitment to the Mission and Vision of Nambour Christian College, you wholeheartedly demonstrate NCC's genuine Christian care for students. You are committed to integrating Biblical principles into your teaching and creating a classroom culture that fosters curiosity, creativity, excellence, and faith. You are also willing to contribute to the wider Visual Arts program through the organisation of resources, participation in school events, and extra-curricular opportunities that enrich student learning.

We offer a friendly, welcoming and supportive team that share Christian values, salary as set out in the NCC Enterprise Agreement, free onsite staff parking, onsite gym offering membership discount to employees, employee assistance program, free annual flu vaccinations, and salary packaging and staff discount on NCC school fees.

The College's practices are based on Biblical Christian principles and values. We seek committed Christians who have a passion to teach, model, guide and nurture our students, and who will proactively contribute to and participate in the spiritual life of the College. Nambour Christian College is a child-safe organisation. Appropriate screening and background checks apply to all appointments. Those selected for second round interviews will be asked to participate in a practical teaching demonstration.