At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire creativity in students through engaging Visual Arts lessons and hands-on projects.
- Company: Join a vibrant F–9 school in Melbourne's western suburbs, focused on student wellbeing and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive leadership, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a welcoming community with a strong focus on inclusivity and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' artistic expression and critical thinking skills.
- Qualifications: Must have teaching qualifications, VIT registration, and experience in Secondary Art education.
The predicted salary is between 79000 - 118000 $ per year.
Located in Melbourne’s vibrant western suburbs, this innovative and supportive F–9 school is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Secondary Visual Arts Teacher for Years 7–9. This full-time position commences mid-August.
With around 1,000 students from Foundation to Year 9, the school prides itself on a warm, inclusive culture that prioritises student wellbeing, collaboration, and high-quality teaching. As a Visual Arts specialist, you’ll have access to well-resourced studios, strong leadership support, and a community that embraces creativity, hands-on learning, and continuous professional growth.
This is an exciting opportunity to inspire artistic expression, develop students’ practical and critical thinking skills, and play a key role in a school that values both its staff and the arts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive Visual Arts curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, covering diverse techniques, mediums, and concepts.
- Create engaging, differentiated lessons incorporating hands-on projects, demonstrations, discussions, and art history.
- Manage art studio resources, ensuring a safe and organised learning environment.
- Teach a range of disciplines including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and digital media.
- Assess student skills and creativity through critiques, portfolio reviews, and exhibitions.
- Organise and curate art displays to showcase student work within the school and community.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary and cross-curricular projects.
Skills & Experience:
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia.
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education.
- Current VIT registration.
- Demonstrate previous teaching or placement experience in teaching Secondary Art in Australia/NZ.
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
- Teach engaging Years 7–9 Visual Arts classes in a full-time role, inspiring creativity and practical skills in your students.
- Commence mid-August, joining a welcoming and collaborative team eager to support your transition.
- Be part of a vibrant and fast-growing F–9 school community of 1,000 students, built on a foundation of collaboration, wellbeing, and student-centred learning.
- Work with a supportive leadership team in an environment that values innovation, ongoing professional development, and meaningful teacher impact.
- Receive a competitive salary aligned to your experience – $79,000 to $118,000.
The School:
- A thriving F–9 school with approximately 1,000 students, offering a diverse and vibrant learning environment.
- Supportive and approachable leadership, with smaller team structures that encourage collaboration and connection.
- Well respected within the local community for its strong focus on student wellbeing, academic excellence, and inclusivity.
- Collaborative planning model with consistent opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and growth.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website. For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia on the Education Permanent Team.
Tradewind Australia is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
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