Teacher - Visual Arts (Secondary)

Talent Propeller Limited; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop Druitt College is seeking a passionate Secondary Visual Arts teacher for a 0.70 FTE fixed-term position for the 2027 academic year. Preference given to ceramics specialists with wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing and kiln management experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership in the Visual Arts faculty, collaborate on curriculum and assessment design, and contribute to student wellbeing and pastoral care within a values-driven Anglican school.

Qualifications

• Active NSW NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teaching accreditation or eligibility.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
• Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts Education or Fine Arts with a ceramics emphasis.
• Strong secondary Visual Arts teaching experience, including ceramics.
• Experience with collaborative curriculum planning and assessment design (NESA 7-10).

Responsibilities

• Deliver 7–10 curriculum and pedagogy.
• Art studio management and student guidance.
• Pastoral care and college life support.

Skills

Ceramics specialist

Curriculum planning

Syllabus implementation

Art studio management

Education

Visual Arts / Fine Arts degree

Job description

Bishop Druitt College (BDC) is a leading co-educational K-12 Anglican school located on the beautiful Mid North Coast of New South Wales. At BDC, we strive for excellence in learning, character development, and personal growth through the Bishop Druitt Way. We offer a supportive, dynamic, and values-driven work environment where educators are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and nurture global citizens.

About the Role

Due to planned staff leave, we are seeking applications from passionate, dynamic, and experienced Secondary Visual Arts Teachers for a 0.70 FTE fixed-term position spanning the 2027 academic year.

We are looking for an exemplary educator with a strong commitment to artistic excellence who can inspire junior and senior students alike. The ideal candidate will combine strong classroom leadership with deep technical expertise, with a strong preference for a ceramics specialist including wheel throwing, hand-building, glazing and kiln management, to deliver high-quality, engaging learning experiences within a vibrant Visual Arts faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of 7-10 curriculum & pedagogy
• Art Studio Management and student guidance
• Pastoral Care & College Life

Please review the Position Description attached.

Active teaching accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) (or eligibility for registration).

Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance.

Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts Education or Fine Arts with a strong ceramics

Strong secondary school teaching experience.

Demonstrated experience in collaborative curriculum planning, assessment design and syllabus implementation (including the new NESA 7-10 syllabus).

Demonstrated experience in ceramics studio management, kiln safety and contemporary art practices.

Alignment with and support for our schools Anglican ethos and values.

Bishop Druitt College is a Child Safe Organization. All applicants must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check and undergo pre-employment background screening.