The Arts (Visual Arts) Teacher

St Scholastica'S School; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School in Burwood seeks a creative Arts teacher for 2027. This part-time role is 0.24 FTE, one day a week, with a possible expansion to 0.48 FTE by combining with a release teacher position.

The successful applicant will support the Catholic ethos, teach the Victorian Arts Curriculum, differentiate instruction, and foster creativity while building strong relationships with students and families.

Qualifications

• Support the Catholic ethos and faith life of the school.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Victorian Arts Curriculum, including Visual Arts.
• Plan and deliver engaging Arts programs that foster creativity and self-expression.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Use varied artistic materials, media and digital tools.
• Apply current research and best practice in Arts education.
• Use assessment and feedback to guide teaching and report on student progress.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Engage in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative school culture.
• Uphold child safety, wellbeing and inclusion in line with the Child Safe Standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Catholic ethos and faith life of the school.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Victorian Arts Curriculum, including Visual Arts.
• Plan and deliver engaging Arts programs that foster creativity and self-expression.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Use varied artistic materials, media and digital tools.
• Apply current research and best practice in Arts education.
• Use assessment and feedback to guide teaching and report on student progress.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Engage in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative school culture.
• Uphold child safety, wellbeing and inclusion in line with the Child Safe Standards.

Skills

Arts Education

Curriculum Knowledge

Differentiation

Digital Arts Tools

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.24 FTE)

Applications Close: 23 October 2026

Art Teacher Part Time one day a week Monday (0.24 FTE) to teach Year P - Year 6 to commence 27th January, 2027.

St. Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School in Burwood is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and motivated part-time Arts teacher for 2027.

The successful applicant will:

• Support the Catholic ethos and faith life of the school.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Victorian Arts Curriculum, including Visual Arts.
• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive Arts programs that foster creativity and self-expression.
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
• Use varied artistic materials, media and digital tools.
• Apply current research and best practice in Arts education.
• Use assessment and feedback to guide teaching and report on student progress.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
• Engage in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative school culture.
• Uphold child safety, wellbeing and inclusion in line with the Child Safe Standards.

Will considered combining this with a release teacher position to make it a 2 day (0.48 FTE) position. Arts role is ongoing (0.24 FTE), release teacher will be a fixed term position (0.24 FTE).

St. Scholastica's is committed to the safety, well being and protection of all children in our care.

Special Requirements

VIT registration

Accreditation to teach RE in a Catholic School or willingness to do so.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

115 Students
14 TeachingStaff
7 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Scholastica’s Catholic Primary School has a strong connection with Our Mother Mary. Our motto is ‘To Jesus through Mary’ and though the Marist Sisters no longer teach at St Scholastica’s, their legacy remains strong. St Scholastica’s, in building a vital sense of community, upholds beliefs about the worth and dignity of each person, the school is therefore centred around the gospel values.