Senior School Teacher – Visual Arts

Cranbrook School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranbrook School seeks an experienced Visual Arts Teacher for the Senior School in Bellevue Hill. You will plan, deliver and assess Visual Arts programs for Years 7–12, contributing to exhibitions and enrichment activities while supporting pastoral care.

You will work with students, staff and parents to foster a positive, disciplined learning environment and participate in co-curricular programs and safeguarding initiatives.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts and/or Education.
• Experience teaching Visual Arts in a senior school (Years 7–12).
• Ability to develop schemes of work and clear lesson objectives.
• Ability to observe, assess and report on student progress and development.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child safety; WWCC NSW.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and deliver engaging Visual Arts programs for Years 7–12.
• Contribute to co-curricular programs, exhibitions and academic enrichment.
• Provide pastoral care and may serve as House Mentor.
• Collaborate with colleagues, communicate progress with parents and carers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative colleague

Assessment & reporting

Classroom management

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts and/or Education

Eligibility for NESA accreditation

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is a full-time position based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill.

The Senior School Teacher – Visual Arts will plan, organise and deliver engaging Visual Arts programs from Years 7 to 12, creating a positive and disciplined learning environment that guides and encourages students to fulfil their academic and creative potential. Beyond the classroom, the successful applicant will contribute to the School’s co-curricular program, exhibitions and academic enrichment activities, and to the pastoral care of students, including as a House Mentor where applicable.

The role will be offered as a permanent appointment to our teaching staff, reporting to the Head of Department – Visual Arts, and ultimately through to the Deputy Head of Senior School (Academics) and the Headmaster.

ABOUT YOU

You are a skilled and inspiring Visual Arts educator with a strong commitment to student learning, and you plan and deliver instruction that encourages active, hands-on learning and meets the varying needs of students. You use assessment and feedback to monitor and support the progress of individual students, and you maintain accurate records and reports.

You are a collaborative colleague who builds positive relationships with students, staff and parents. You communicate clearly and regularly about student progress and needs, and you take an active interest in the wider life of the School through co-curricular activities, pastoral care and academic enrichment. You are committed to ongoing professional development and keep up to date with developments in Visual Arts, teaching resources and methods.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts and/or Education, with eligibility for accreditation with NESA
• Demonstrated experience teaching Visual Arts in a senior school setting, with a sound understanding of NESA curriculum requirements and standards, including the HSC Visual Arts course (experience in Years 7–12 desirable)
• Ability to develop schemes of work and lesson plans, and to establish clear objectives for all learning activities
• Skill in selecting and using a range of instructional resources, methods and relevant technology to meet students’ varying needs
• Ability to observe, assess and report on student performance and development, and to provide constructive feedback
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive, disciplined learning environment, in line with the School’s behaviour and disciplinary systems
• Willingness to contribute to pastoral care, co-curricular activities, exhibitions and academic enrichment programs
• An active professional arts practice is desirable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students and parents
• Sound knowledge of, and ability to apply, work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures relevant to art studio and workshop environments
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children, including the ability to identify indicators of possible harm and report concerns
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) – NSW, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

CLOSING DATE: 4pm, 13th November 2026.

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Founded in 1918, Cranbrook School is a multi-campus Anglican independent day and boarding school for students in Pre-School to Year 12. In 2026, the School welcomed girls into Years 7 and 11, with full coeducation across the campus by 2029.

Guided by its enduring vision to be a world-class school that nurtures and enables every student to fulfil their potential and thrive, Cranbrook offers a values-led education enriched by academic excellence and extensive sporting and co-curricular opportunities. The School’s motto, esse quam videri – “to be, rather than to seem to be” – underpins its commitment to authenticity, character and service. This well-rounded educational approach provides an educational experience that celebrates each individual and prepares every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of contribution within and beyond the School gates.

Overlooking Sydney Harbour and set on approximately 13 hectares in one of Sydney’s most prestigious eastern suburbs, the School currently educates over 1,800 students across four campuses: two Pre-Schools – St Michael’s and St Mark’s – a Junior School campus in Rose Bay, and the Senior School Campus in Bellevue Hill. The School’s two Boarding Houses provide care and accommodation for 75 students from Years 7 to 12.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.