Temporary Secondary Visual Arts Teacher (7-12)

Covenant Christian School; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite café; staff mornings

Onsite gym, Fitness Passport

Job summary

Covenant Christian School is seeking a Secondary Visual Arts Teacher (7–12) to develop and deliver a Christ-centred Visual Arts program across Years 7–12, aligned with NESA and school pedagogy.

The role emphasises biblical instruction, student portfolios and creative exhibition planning in a supportive Christian environment on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Term 4 2026 to End of Term 1 2027 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life of their local church.
• Able and willing to affirm the School’s Statement of Belief, modelling Christian practice.
• Genuine passion for, and capabilities in Christian Education, suitably qualified, and NSW NESA accredited.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality 7–12 Visual Arts teaching in line with NESA requirements and school pedagogy.
• Differentiate learning experiences and assessment to support diverse learners.
• Plan and implement 7–12 Visual Arts courses including new NESA syllabi.

Education

NESA accreditation NSW

Job description

POSITION

Secondary Visual Arts Teacher (7-12)

REPORTS TO

Head of Creative Arts

DEPARTMENT

Creative Arts

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Faculty Staff and Coordinator, TAS Department, Head of Extension & Enrichment, Learning Support
• Director of Teaching and Learning (DoTaL)
• School Administration Staff
• Parents and Community

CONTRACT TYPE

• Temporary Full Time or Part Time with strong possibility of extension

CONTRACTED PERIOD

• Term 4 2026 until End of Term 1 2027

Covenant Christian School is a distinctly and explicitly Christian Prep to Year 12 co-educational day school with over 800 students, located in Belrose on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Working in partnership with parents, our passionate and highly qualified teaching staff deliver the curriculum from the understanding that all of life must be centred on God and his plan to restore all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. With a focus on the nurture and discipleship of our students, Covenant seeks to meet the individual learning needs of each student and support their well-being and development from an academic, social, emotional and spiritual perspective.

Vision: To faithfully serve in God’s plan to restore all things under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Mission: To assist parents in the nurture of their children, by providing a Christ-centred, biblically grounded, culturally engaging and academically rigorous education to equip the children to live for God’s glory.

ROLE STATEMENT

To develop and deliver quality 7-12 Visual Arts curriculum content to students, ensuring all curriculum, teaching programs and assessment procedures are compliant with NESA requirements and school pedagogical perspectives, from a Christian perspective and in an age-appropriate manner that encourages students to think biblically and allow them to be challenged academically to develop and use their gifts wisely. Experience teaching TAS subjects, particularly Food Technology and/or Textiles, would be highly regarded

Instruction and Curriculum

• Deliver quality teaching to students, ensuring compliance with NESA requirements and school pedagogical perspectives, in a climate of learning that fosters academic achievement and actively explores ways to differentiate learning experiences and assessment in the classroom.
• Competent practitioner across a range of expressive forms, including, but not limited topainting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics.
• Ability to plan and implement course delivery across 7-12 Visual Arts including the new NESA syllabi.

Assessment

• Implement effective practices to monitor student progress and academic standards within the guidelines set by the school, providing constructive feedback.
• Ensure all administrative deadlines are met (eg, student reports) informing your Faculty Coordinator of any variances; providing appropriate work for students when absent from school.
• Support students in developing bodies of work, portfolios and exhibition practices.

Student Support

• Work in collaboration with Learning Support and Extension and Enrichment staff to provide relevant students with the appropriate additional support they require, and communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress, where appropriate in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• Report any concerns regarding the wellbeing of students to your Coordinator.
• Implement a child safe culture that promotes positive student wellbeing and implements the school's discipline and welfare programs, having a genuine care and interest in each student’s welfare inside and outside the classroom.
• Implement effective practices to monitor student progress and academic standards within the guidelines of the school
• Communicate directly with class parents when and where appropriate, managing any parent concerns in accordance with school policies and procedures.

Classroom Management

• Establish and maintain a positive classroom culture that fosters clear student behavioural learning and discipline expectations aligned to the school’s Student Code of Conduct.
• Use technology, where appropriate, to improve teaching and learning processes.

Professional Development

• In consultation with your faculty Coordinator, participate in Professional Learning activities (including during PD Week and Conference Week events) to enhance your teaching practice through a framework of feedback and continued professional growth. Ensure you maintain a proper work/life balance to support your own wellbeing.

School Community

• Work cohesively with staff, being subject to relevant Coordinators in line with the organizational structure of the school, and promote collaborative relationships between teachers, students and parents.
• Contribute to staff meetings to improve teaching and learning quality and practices; and collaborate with staff members in the development of their understanding.
• Contribute to staff devotions, assist with student assemblies and school events, as required, and be involved in the wider life of the school to help instill cultural expectations across the School.
• Maintain a positive uniform culture at all times.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Committed Christian of a reformed evangelical persuasion actively involved in the life of their local church.
• Able and willing to sincerely affirm the School’s Statement of Belief, modelling a lifestyle that reflects Christian practice and beliefs in their everyday life.
• Genuine passion for, and capabilities in Christian Education, suitably qualified, and NESA accredited in NSW.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work and contribute in a team environment.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Competent in the use of technology as it relates to the education programs.
• An understanding of the unique development needs of students and the significance of spiritual, social and emotional learning to personal growth, wellbeing and academic engagement.

IN RETURN WE OFFER:

• Support package of programs and mentoring for those new to the teaching profession, including ‘Covie 101’ for new teachers, and mentoring for all new staff.
• A supportive, caring Christian environment
• An onsite café; staff morning teas
• Onsite gym, Fitness Passport

WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY

The school is committed to providing a healthy and safe workplace for everyone. All staff have a responsibility to take reasonable care for their own safety and that of everyone else at school or involved in school activities. As such you must comply with reasonable Workplace Health and Safety instructions, policies and procedures, including the provision of care to students within the scope of your role. You will also participate in school safety, such as by completing risk assessments, addressing hazards and reporting safety incidents.

The school reserves the right to modify and adjust role descriptions to meet its operational and strategic needs.

Award:

Christian Schools NSW (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement (latest version).

The School’s Staff Code of Conduct and Statement of Belief also applies to your employment.

Applications close 18 September 2026