Secondary Teacher - Visual Art

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School in Ascot, QLD, invites applications for a permanent Secondary Teacher – Visual Art commencing January 2027. The school is renowned as a leading independent school with a strong Anglican ethos.

You will bring qualifications to teach Visual Art including Years 11 and 12, a deep knowledge of pedagogy, and a dynamic teaching style capable of differentiating learning and inspiring students across year levels.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications to teach Visual Art, including Years 11-12.
• Strong knowledge of subject area, current practice and pedagogy.
• Dynamic teaching style with ability to differentiate learning and inspire across year levels.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and build professional relationships.
• Willingness to engage in school community and extracurricular activities.
• Strong communication and commitment to student learning, wellbeing and growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Art to students across year levels with engaging instruction.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to the school community.
• Support student wellbeing and participate in extracurricular activities as required.

Skills

Differentiation

Collaborative teamwork

Communication skills

Engaging teaching style

Education

Qualifications to teach Visual Art (Yr 11–12)

Job description

St Margaret's Anglican Girls School – Ascot QLD

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

You may be an experienced teacher or an early career teacher, either way, you will be an exceptional educator who brings:

• 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.

Applications addressed to the Principal should be received by midday 26 October 2026.

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.