Teacher - Arts - Media

ArtSupport; Fremantle; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) seeks an innovative Media Arts Teacher to join a high‑performing Arts team. You will deliver a comprehensive secondary Media Arts curriculum for gifted and talented students across Years 7–12, including practical production and analysis components.

The role emphasises creativity, critical thinking and collaboration, with opportunities to lead after‑school projects, film showcases and cross‑curricular activities in a fully selective arts environment.

Qualifications

• Eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency or valid visa for term.
• Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check before start.

Responsibilities

• Teach Media Arts to Years 7–12 for Gifted and Talented cohorts.
• Deliver practical and written components of Media Arts and ATAR subjects.
• Support after‑school workshops, camps and film showcases.
• Contribute to development of a rigorous, contemporary Media Arts program aligned with SCSA requirements.

Skills

Media Arts

Cinematography

Editing

Lighting

Sound design

Animation

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Certificate II in Creative Industries

Job description

Please be advised, as of Thursday the 24th of September 2026, the closing date for this advertisement was extended.

We are seeking to establish a pool of Media Arts Teachers for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2027 school year and up to the end of Term 4, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Note: This position is being advertised as part of a recruitment pilot designed to simplify the application process for teachers. A mandatory CV template is provided for use. Application requirements include character limited responses to address only 2 Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) domains at application stage. The remaining AITSL domain will be assessed as part of the further assessment stage, for shortlisted applicants only.

Please ensure you download the CV template attached to the advertisement and carefully review the new application instructions and attached Information Guides before applying. You must apply using the CV template only. Application documents in any other format will not be accepted.

The School

At John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA), we nurture students' creative potential, fostering critical thinking and purposeful growth. Guided by our values of Curiosity, Courage and Connection, our inclusive and culturally responsive community empowers students to transform their passions into meaningful change.

JCCA is home to 1800 students across Years 7 to 12. We believe every student is an individual with unique strengths and learning needs, and our programs reflect this. Through our Gifted and Talented Secondary Selective Entrance Arts Programs in Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts, our Academic Excellence Program, and our Specialist Football Program, we offer learning experiences that motivate, challenge, and extend students academically, artistically, socially, and emotionally.

The Arts persist by illuminating shared experiences, challenging perspectives, and inspiring us to envision a better world. At JCCA, the Arts are not a strand of education, they are woven through every aspect of college life. Our environment nurtures artistic passion alongside academic rigour, where students find community and purpose, and where creativity is the engine of both personal and intellectual growth.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.jc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

The Role

JCCA is seeking an innovative Media Arts Teacher to work in a high-performing learning area within Western Australia’s only fully selective arts college. Suitable applicant will be joining a dynamic Media Arts team. They should possess professional knowledge and understanding to deliver an engaging and relevant secondary school 7 to 12 Media Arts curriculum to Gifted and Talented students. Creativity and care for students and colleagues should ideally be evident in their approach. The role includes teaching 7 to 10 Media Arts and 11 and 12 Media Production & Analysis ATAR (practical and written). Experience teaching lower school Design, lower school Photography and Years 11 and 12 Design Photography would be highly regarded. Suitable applicants may also be involved in extra-curricular support of student learning through after-school workshops, camps and film showcases. They should ideally havea commitment to extending students beyond conventional classroom expectations through challenging and intellectually stimulating creative experiences.

The suitable applicant should be an exceptional educator who can nurture creativity, critical thinking and technical excellence through the design and delivery of a rigorous, contemporary Media Arts program, aligned with SCSA requirements. Experience in teaching film production, studio work and media communication would be desirable. An understanding of the theoretical components of Media and Design would be highly regarded and applicants who have skills in the practical components of Media, including cinematography, editing, lighting, sound and art direction, would be viewed favourably. Experience or skills in animation, 3D modelling, visual effects and sound design would also be advantageous.

Applicants who hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, together with experience delivering a Certificate II in Creative Industries, are encouraged to apply and are encouraged to highlight additional skills and knowledge backgrounds that align with the College’s business model to extend and challenge our students.

Suitable applicants will support the implementation of the college’s Business Plan, work and teach in a team environment, be committed to whole college approaches and initiatives and have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching. Adopting inclusive practices, focusing on student centred learning and building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role. Suitable applicants committed to developing curiosity, innovation and imagination in every person through inspiring minds and learning for life are desirable. Using their skills to contribute to the development and growth of the Media Arts Learning Area and promote strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Tholet, Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.
• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and

• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.