Senior School Visual Arts Teacher

St Aloysius College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-Driven Community

Professional Growth

Modern Facilities

Postgraduate Support

Tuition Discounts

Wellbeing Program

Fitness Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

St Aloysius’ College in Sydney seeks a passionate Visual Arts Teacher to join our dynamic Visual Arts and Technology Department. This full-time role, commencing Term I, 2027, offers a collaborative, Jesuit-inspired environment with a focus on inquiry-based learning and contemporary pedagogy.

Reporting to the Head of Visual Arts, you will design, deliver and evaluate engaging experiences that develop students' creative, critical and technical skills while supporting their academic, social and

Qualifications

• Possess relevant secondary teaching qualifications, specifically in Visual Arts and eligibility to teach under the requirements of NESA and College policy.
• Experience and demonstrated capacity to teach Visual Arts across all Year groups.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate curriculum collaboratively in accordance with College and NESA syllabus guidelines and outcomes.
• Proven ability to ensure teaching and learning activities reflect contemporary pedagogy, including an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning and differentiation strategies.
• Understanding of, and ability to use data to analyse, report on and manage student progress, and to report to parents in a variety of ways that keep them regularly and fully informed of their children’s progress.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding principles.
• Possess a valid Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning experiences that inspire students to develop their creative, critical and technical skills.
• Foster an inclusive and engaging classroom culture where students investigate ideas, experiment with different artistic approaches, and develop their own creative expression.
• Collaborate within a creative and supportive faculty to contribute to curriculum development and inquiry-based learning.
• Support the academic, social and emotional growth of students.
• Commence Term I, 2027 on a full-time ongoing basis.

Skills

Visual Arts teaching

Curriculum design

Inquiry-based learning

Education

Secondary teaching qualifications in Visual Arts

Job description

Established in 1879, St Aloysius' College is a Catholic, Jesuit day school for boys from Year 3 to Year 12. Situated in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it has an enrolment of over 1400 students.

The College is conducted by the Society of Jesus and is part of a worldwide network of Jesuit primary and secondary schools and universities.

About the Role

Senior School Visual Arts Teacher – Term I 2027 – Ongoing

St Aloysius’ College is seeking an enthusiastic, imaginative and capable Visual Arts Teacher to join our vibrant and high-performing Visual Arts and Technology Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate graduate teacher looking to begin their career in a supportive and collaborative environment, or an experienced educator seeking a rewarding new challenge within a leading Jesuit school.

Reporting to the Head of Visual Arts, you will play a key role in designing, delivering and evaluating engaging learning experiences that inspire students to develop their creative, critical and technical skills. Through a dynamic Visual Arts program, you will encourage artistic expression, creative exploration and meaningful connections to contemporary and real-world creative practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in Visual Arts, a commitment to contemporary and innovative pedagogy, and the ability to create learning experiences that both support and challenge students. You will foster an inclusive and engaging classroom culture where students are encouraged to investigate ideas, experiment with different artistic approaches, and develop their own creative expression.

Working collaboratively within a creative and supportive faculty, you will contribute to curriculum development, embrace inquiry-based learning, and support the academic, social and emotional growth of students. This role is offered on a full-time ongoing basis to commence Term I, 2027.

Why Join St Aloysius’ College?

St Aloysius’ College offers a supportive, mission-aligned and future-focused workplace culture, underpinned by the Jesuit tradition of excellence, care, and community. Staff enjoy a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

Mission-Driven Community– Be part of a values-based Catholic school committed to forming young men.

Professional Growth & Formation– Access to tailored professional learning programs, leadership development, and Ignatian formation for all staff.

Modern Learning & Staff Facilities– Brand-new teaching, learning, and office spaces designed to support innovation and collaboration.

Support for Further Study– Financial assistance for postgraduate studies, research opportunities, and access to professional networks.

Student Tuition Discounts– Discounts on tuition fees for children of staff members.

Salary Packaging Options– Flexible salary sacrifice arrangements to support financial wellbeing.

Staff Wellbeing Program– Access to wellbeing initiatives including counselling services, employee assistance, and other financial and mental wellbeing initiatives.

Health & Fitness Benefits– Access to onsite fitness centre and the Fitness Passport program.

Work-Life Balance– A collegial and supportive environment that promotes balance, flexibility, and meaningful engagement.

Your application

To be considered for this position, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

Commitment to the mission of Catholic education of boys in the Jesuit tradition;

Possess relevant secondary teaching qualifications, specifically in Visual Arts and eligibility to teach under the requirements of NESA and College policy;

Experience and demonstrated capacity to teach Visual Arts across all Year groups;

Ability to create a positive, supportive and engaging classroom climate that meets the academic, social and emotional needs of all students;

Ability to design, implement and evaluate curriculum collaboratively in accordance with College and NESA syllabus guidelines and outcomes;

Proven ability to ensure teaching and learning activities reflect contemporary pedagogy, including the ability to integrate an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning and differentiation strategies;

Understanding of, and ability to use data to analyse, report on and manage student progress, and to report to parents in a variety of ways that keep them regularly and fully informed of their children’s progress;

Strong commitment to safeguarding principles;

Possess a valid Working with Children Check.

St Aloysius’ College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.