Secondary Teacher (Visual Arts)

Westside Christian College; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive teaching environment

Christian ethos

Job summary

Westside Christian College in Ipswich invites a passionate Secondary Teacher of Visual Arts to join our mission-driven team. This permanent part-time role runs 5.5 hours per day, two days per week (Thursday and Friday) across Years 7–12, with a focus on delivering high-quality Visual Arts learning aligned to the Australian Curriculum.

You will contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, and reporting, foster inclusive learning, and build positive relationships with students, families and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent is required.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) or ability to obtain it.
• Experience teaching Visual Arts in a secondary setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Visual Arts lessons aligned with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learners' needs.
• Assess, monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, moderation and reporting.
• Foster a safe, positive learning environment and strong student wellbeing.

Skills

Teaching Visual Arts

Curriculum knowledge

Student assessment

Inclusive teaching

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Education

Job description

16h ago , from Westside Christian College

Join Our Secondary Team – Inspire and Empower Young People!

You Will Love Working With Us

At Westside, we are committed to ensuring every student feels cared for, experiences a strong sense of belonging, and is empowered to achieve their full potential.

Are you a passionate Secondary Teacher who is committed to inspiring young people and creating engaging learning experiences?

We are seeking an experienced and qualified Secondary Teacher – Visual Arts to join our team in a permanent part-time position working 5.5 hours per day, 2 days per week (Thursday and Friday) teaching students across Years 7 to 12.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and collaborative Secondary team while delivering high-quality teaching and learning, with a particular focus on Visual Arts.

Your Role

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality Visual Arts learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.
• Create opportunities for students to explore, experience and develop their creative thinking and artistic skills.
• Use assessment and student data to inform teaching, monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Differentiate learning and use inclusive teaching practices to support the needs of diverse learners.
• Create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment that promotes student wellbeing, participation and achievement.
• Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment, moderation and reporting processes.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with students, families and colleagues.
• Collaborative with colleagues across the faculty and wider Secondary team to support excellent teaching and learning.
• Participate in pastoral care and contribute to the broacher co-curricular life of the College.
• Contribute to a spiritually vibrant College culture and actively support our Christian mission and values.

About You

You are an enthusiastic and creative educator who enjoys inspiring young people and helping them discover their individual strengths and artistic potential.

You will bring:

• A practising Christian faith and a commitment to actively supporting and promoting the College's Christian ethos.
• Experience teaching Visual Arts within a Secondary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum, QCAA requirements and contemporary assessment practices.
• The ability to design engaging and purposeful learning experiences while maintaining high expectations for student learning and achievement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and classroom management skills.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.
• A Bachelor of Education or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Current registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT), or the ability to obtain registration.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent part-time employment commencing January 2027.
• A supportive and collaborating teaching environment.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development.
• Leadership that values staff wellbeing, collaboration and innovation.
• The opportunity to contribute your creativity, ideas and expertise to the life of the College.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the learning and development of young people.
• A Christ-centred educational environment committed to learning, faith and service.