Secondary Teacher - Visual Art

Work Initiatives; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School invites applications for a permanent Secondary Teacher – Visual Art to commence in January 2027. The role requires qualifications to teach Visual Art including Years 11 and 12, with a focus on dynamic teaching, differentiation and collaboration within the school community.

The successful candidate will contribute to a culture of academic excellence, student wellbeing and active participation in school life, including extra-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications to teach Visual Art, including Years 11 and 12.
• Strong knowledge of your subject area, current educational practice and contemporary teaching pedagogy.
• A dynamic and engaging teaching style, with the ability to differentiate learning and inspire students across a range of year levels.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive, professional relationships across the school community.
• A willingness to fully engage in the school community and get involved in extra-curricular activities offered.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting student learning, wellbeing and growth

Responsibilities

• Deliver Visual Art lessons to senior year levels (Year 11–12).
• Create engaging, student-centred lessons that differentiate for diverse abilities.
• Assess and report on student progress and outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to align Visual Art across the curriculum.
• Support school community through involvement in extracurricular activities.

Education

Relevant qualifications to teach Visual Art, including Years 11 and 12

Job description

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, a school the Society of the Sacred Advent, is one of Queensland’s leading independent schools, fostering in students confidence, compassion, academic excellence and a life long love of learning. We look for all staff to be committed to and in harmony with the Anglican ethos of the school.

In recognition of the school’s commitment to providing an exceptional work environment for all staff, St Margaret’s has consistently been awarded a 5-star Employer of Choice by The Educator since the introduction of the award in 2021. We are proud of our commitment to making St Margaret’s a leading place to work.

We are currently inviting applications from suitably qualified and passionate teachers for the following role:

Secondary Teacher – Visual Art

This permanent role is to commence in January 2027.

About You

• Relevant qualifications to teach Visual Art, including Years 11 and 12.
• Strong knowledge of your subject area, current educational practice and contemporary teaching pedagogy.
• A dynamic and engaging teaching style, with the ability to differentiate learning and inspire students across a range of year levels..
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and build positive, professional relationships across the school community.
• A willingness to fully engage in the school community and get involved in extra-curricular activities offered.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to supporting student learning, wellbeing and growth

Why Teach at St Margaret’s?

At St Margaret’s, you will be part of a highly professional, collaborative and supportive staff culture where teachers are valued, encouraged and inspired to grow. Staff enjoy:

• High-quality professional learning and career development opportunities, including support for postgraduate study, leadership development and access to a generous professional learning budget.
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, including wellbeing initiatives, an employee assistance program, free flu vaccinations and staff massages
• A collaborative and motivated teaching community committed to professional excellence and exceptional student learning.
• Working in a culture that values innovation and contemporary pedagogy.

If you are passionate about excellence in teaching, student growth and being part of a collaborative professional community, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please direct any enquiries to **********@stmargarets.qld.edu.au.

St Margaret’s supports the rights of children and young people and is committed to the physical, emotional, psychological and cultural safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates are required to undergo a screening process prior to appointment and successful candidates must comply with School policies and relevant legislation relating to child safety and wellbeing.