Teacher - Visual Arts (Secondary)

Recruitmenthub; Coffs Harbour City Council; Hybrid; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Bishop Druitt College seeks a passionate Secondary Visual Arts teacher for a 0.70 FTE fixed-term role covering the 2027 academic year, based in Coffs Harbour. The successful candidate will inspire students and contribute to a dynamic Visual Arts faculty.

The role requires ceramics expertise, strong classroom leadership, accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (or eligibility), and NSW WWCC clearance. A supportive Anglican ethos frames the school community.

Qualifications

• Active teaching accreditation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) or eligible for registration.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts Education or Fine Arts with a ceramics focus.
• Strong secondary teaching experience across the 7-10 syllabus.
• Experience in ceramics studio management, kiln safety and contemporary art practices.
• Alignment with Anglican ethos and values.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Visual Arts teaching

Ceramics

Curriculum planning

Assessment design

Classroom management

Pastoral care

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Visual Arts Education or Fine Arts

Job description

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This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.

Teacher - Visual Arts (Secondary)

Part Time & Fixed Term

Coffs Harbour, Australia

Reference: 6934475

About Bishop Druitt College

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.