SPIRE Fine Arts Teacher

Gondola; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing for relocation

Job summary

SPIRE Academy on the Gold Coast seeks a Fine Arts Teacher to inspire creativity and expression in elite student-athletes. You'll connect artistic practice with sports mindset, designing hands-on curriculum across drawing, ceramics, digital design, and more.

You will mentor as Academic Advisor, collaborate across Sports Mindset, Student Life, and Coaching Staff, and partner with coaches to tie classroom learning to on-field experiences, tracking progress with data and supporting growth.

Qualifications

• Credentialed educator or subject-matter expertise.
• Builds genuine, trust-based relationships with students.
• Delivers high-quality, engaging instruction.
• Holds students accountable to academic and character standards.
• Guides student-athletes toward success in sport, school, leadership and life.
• Proactive, visible and energized by daily student journey.

Responsibilities

• Teach five sections of fine arts curriculum you help shape (Intro to Fine Art, Visual Toolkit, Drawing & Painting, Ceramics & 3D Creations, Digital Design).
• Mentor as Academic Advisor for a group of students.
• Collaborate across departments to create interdisciplinary, real-world learning experiences.
• Partner with coaches to connect classroom learning to on-field activities.
• Track and share student growth using data.

Skills

Teaching

Mentoring

Collaboration

Leadership

Data tracking

Education

Credentialed educator

Job description

Where Sports Culture Meets the Classroom

Imagine a campus where the energy of game day and the rigor of great teaching live side by side — where your classroom conversations flow naturally into locker room mindset talks, and your students are chasing championships and college acceptance letters in the same breath. That's SPIRE Academy. We’re one of the fastest-growing sports academies in the country, and we’re looking for a Fine Arts Teacher who wants to inspire creativity and expression in elite student-athletes. If you love being around sports, thrive on hands‑on and relevant learning, and want your work to matter beyond the four walls of a classroom, keep reading.

Who You'll Teach

Our students come from across the country and around the world — a genuinely international, diverse community of student-athletes with big goals in sport, school, and life. You'll get to bring global perspective into your lessons and learn as much from your students as they learn from you.

What You'll Actually Do

• Teach five sections of relevant, hands‑on fine arts curriculum you help shape, including Intro to Fine Art, The Visual Toolkit, Drawing & Painting, Ceramics and 3D Creations, and Digital Design, connecting artistic expression to the discipline and creativity found in sports.
• Mentor as an Academic Advisor for a group of students, serving as their go-to point of contact and family liaison.
• Collaborate across departments — Sports Mindset, Student Life, Corporate Partnerships, Coaching Staff, and Event Management — to build interdisciplinary, real‑world learning experiences.
• Partner directly with coaches to connect classroom learning to what's happening on the field, court, or in the pool.
• Track and share student growth using real data, keeping parents, faculty, and coaches in the loop.
• Lead a special interest or club activity each semester — bring a passion project to life.
• Show up at athletic events and residential life activities as a positive, engaged role model.
• Get certified to drive students to school-related activities (we'll help you get there).
• Contribute to the Mindset Development Project.

Why This Role Is Different

• Creativity in motion. You'll empower student-athletes to explore their artistic talents, connecting the discipline, focus, and innovation required in sports to the world of fine arts.
• Growth, fast. SPIRE is expanding, and that means real opportunities for professional growth, leadership, and career exploration across education, athletics, and organizational leadership.
• A team, not a silo. You'll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with coaches, mindset coaches, and student life staff — true interdisciplinary collaboration, not just faculty meetings.
• Community that shows up. Whether it's a big game or a study table session, you'll be part of a culture that shows up for its students everywhere they are.

What We're Looking For

Mission‑driven educators who:

• Is a credentialed educator (but we are often able to hire the right person with subject matter expertise).
• Builds genuine, trust‑based relationships with students.
• Delivers high‑quality, engaging instruction.
• Holds students accountable to academic and character standards.
• Wants to guide student‑athletes toward success in sport, school, leadership, and life.
• Is proactive, visible, and energized by being part of a students' daily journey.
• Is ready to adhere to the policies in our Faculty/Staff Handbook and support the school's mission and leadership — and to pitch in wherever the Head of School needs support.
• SPIRE may provide housing to the right teacher for this position if needed for relocation purposes.