Primary Teacher (Visual Arts)

Brisbane Catholic Education Office; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 125,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Holy Spirit School, New Farm, part of Brisbane Catholic Education, is seeking a Primary Teacher to ignite a passion for learning while upholding Catholic values. The successful candidate will lead visual arts across the school from Prep to Year 6 and work within a supportive team.

We welcome applicants who are dedicated to student growth, curriculum excellence, and fostering positive relationships with students, families and the broader school community.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and deliver curriculum aligned with the Australian Curriculum.
• Commitment to student welfare and pastoral care within Catholic ethos.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and carers to support learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, learner-centred classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum policies.
• Develop and implement high-quality curriculum programs and pedagogy; assess and report progress.

Skills

Curriculum design

Australian Curriculum alignment

Pastoral care

Collaboration with staff

Catholic values integration

Education

Queensland College of Teachers registration

Job description

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Summary

Holy Spirit School, New Farm seeks a Primary Teacher to ignite a passion for learning in our students, while embodying the values, mission, and principles of Catholic Education! We are looking for a qualified visual arts teacher to lead visual arts across the school from Prep to Year 6.

Company description:

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

Summary

Holy Spirit School, New Farm seeks a Primary Teacher to ignite a passion for learning in our students, while embodying the values, mission, and principles of Catholic Education! We are looking for a qualified visual arts teacher to lead visual arts across the school from Prep to Year 6.

• Location: Holy Spirit School, NEW FARM
• Contract start date: 20 January, 2027
• Work hours: 12 hours per week (2 days per week - Monday/Tuesday or Thursday/Friday)
• Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 (pro-rata) per annum + 12.75% super (commensurate with experience)
• Status: Part Time | Fixed Term (2027 school year)
• Ad close date: 23 October, 2026
• Contact: Bianca Murphy, Principal | Email: ********@bne.catholic.edu.au

About our school

Holy Spirit School New Farm is a vibrant inner-city school with an enrolment of over 260 students. The successful applicant will join a team of enthusiastic and committed educators who promote lifelong learning.

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment that is learner-centred, supportive, cooperative, and aligned with relevant curriculum policies, documents and practices
• Collaboratively developing and implementing quality curriculum programs and appropriate pedagogy; evaluating their effectiveness; assessing and reporting student progress and learning outcomes; and reporting these to students, parents and the community
• Working collaboratively with the leadership team, teachers and other staff members in contributing to the professional life of the school and fostering a positive school culture
• Proactively engaging with professional learning to enhance student learning outcomes
• Establishing positive relationships in the pastoral care of students and supporting their spiritual and moral development
• Ensure that the teachings and values of the Catholic Church form a foundation for learning and teaching.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Creating a supportive, learner-focused classroom aligned with the Australian Curriculum
• Expertise in designing and delivering effective curriculum programs in line with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
• Commitment to engage with colleagues, students, and parents/carers to enrich learning experiences and achieve the best educational outcomes for students
• A passion to support students' spiritual and moral development
• Preferably, you will be a practising Catholic

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Why choose BCE

Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
• Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
• Active staff social club and wellness programs
• Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport access- discounted membership giving you flexible access to a wide network of gyms, pools and fitness facilities for you and your family.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters acommitment to the safeguarding of childrenand promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at thecore of our Catholic valuesand we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.