Classroom Teacher - Secondary Visual Arts

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst – Bathurst NSW invites applications for a Classroom Teacher - Secondary Visual Arts at MacKillop College, Bathurst, an all-girls Catholic secondary school.

This permanent full-time role focuses on delivering quality Visual Arts education, building strong relationships, and contributing to student wellbeing and school life.

Applicants must hold NSW teaching accreditation and demonstrate capacity to use data to inform teaching.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and use it to inform teaching.
• Commitment to contribute to a broad range of school activities and professional learning.
• Desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation.
• Ability to develop positive classroom relationships based on respect and understanding.
• Up-to-date knowledge of NSW NESA and Australian Curriculum for all stages in the KLA area.

Responsibilities

• Create a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Develop and implement quality curriculum programs; assess and report student progress.
• Use inclusive teaching strategies to ensure equitable education.
• Analyse student assessment data to identify learning barriers and drive improvement.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Collaborate with school leadership, staff and contribute to school life.
• Provide student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Assessment literacy

Inclusive teaching

Catholic education knowledge

Collaboration

Student supervision

Education

Teaching qualification NSW accreditation

Job description

Classroom Teacher - Secondary Visual Arts

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Bathurst NSW

Classroom Teacher - Secondary Visual Arts | MacKillop College, Bathurst All-girls, Years 7-12 Permanent Full-time Position, 1 FTE Commencing: 28 January 2027

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Classroom Teacher - Secondary Visual Arts to become a valuable addition to our remarkable team at MacKillop College, Bathurst. The teacher in a Secondary Catholic school is someone who can collaboratively develop and implement quality curriculum programs relevant to the curriculum while creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment for their students.

• Creating a learner-centred, supportive, and cooperative learning environment aligned with curriculum policies.
• Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
• Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.
• Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
• Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
• Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.
• Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities.

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You

We are looking for someone who can address the following selection criteria:

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Capacity to monitor and assess student learning data and to use this data to inform teaching for improved student learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment and capacity to actively contribute to a broad range of school activities and a capacity to reflect on, evaluate and improve professional knowledge and practice in a professional learning team.
• The desire to engage with and contribute to a Catholic learning organisation
• The ability to develop positive relationships in the classroom based on mutual respect, patience and understanding
• Up to date knowledge of NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements for all stages in your KLA area

About Our Offer

Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:

• Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
• Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
• An organisation that is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development
• Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks

Click here to find out more about Bathurst, NSW.

About Us

Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 10,000 students and 2,000 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations: the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

MacKillop College, named for Mary MacKillop who had strong ties with the area, is an all-girls’ Catholic Secondary School located in the beautiful country city of Bathurst. MacKillop College is highly regarded in the Bathurst community with a fine reputation for excellent standards as well as promoting happy and harmonious relationships. MacKillop College is grounded in its Catholic values, drawing from the rich traditions of its founders, the Sisters of Mercy and the Sisters of St Joseph. At MacKillop, we strongly believe in the effectiveness of girls’ education to empower young women to reach their personal, social and academic potential are challenged to be the best version of themselves.

Click here to find out more about MacKillop College, Bathurst.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on 16 November 2026.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on (02) 6338 2***.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is committed to a culture where children are safe, supported and nurtured to grow and develop.

The protection and wellbeing of children and young people is based upon the belief that each person is made in the image and likeness of God, and that the inherent dignity of all should be recognised and fostered.

We have systems, processes and policies in place that make up our safeguarding framework, the purpose of which is to protect the children and young people who attend our schools.

CEDB is committed to the Child Safe Standards and working to continuously improve child safety in our organisation with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.