Visual Art Teacher (P- 10)

Whitsunday Anglican School Limited; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Staff fee concessions for children

Employer superannuation contributions

38 weeks term-time employment

Professional learning and development

CPR/First Aid training

EAP and wellbeing support

Fitness Passport

Health insurance

Leadership opportunities

Salary packaging

Relocation support

Job summary

Whitsunday Anglican School invites applications for a Specialist Art teacher to join our co-educational day and boarding school. The role encompasses teaching Art across a range of primary and secondary year levels, aligned with the Australian Curriculum and School ethos.

The successful candidate will contribute to co-curricular and Outdoor Education programmes and work within a collaborative team environment dedicated to student creativity and engagement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Art teacher with tertiary qualifications.
• Registration with Queensland College of Teachers.
• Experience in primary Visual Arts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts across primary and secondary year levels.
• Contribute to the School’s co-curricular and Outdoor Education programmes.
• Collaborate with staff, students, parents and the broader community.

Job description

Whitsunday Anglican School is an independent, co-educational day and Boarding School from K - 12, situated in the beautiful surroundings of tropical Mackay and the Whitsunday region. The School provides a balanced education that is focused on intellectual development, personal growth, spirituality, and community service.

The School offers a first-class education with a proven history of outstanding student outcomes and staff development.

About You

Whitsunday Anglican School is seeking applications from outstanding educators in the Art field who are committed to providing high-quality education in support of the ethos of the School. Cognisance of the Australian Curriculum is highly desirable, as is inspiring a love of learning, both inside and outside of the classroom, where each student can attain their personal best, whilst promoting high standards in a caring environment. An ability to contribute to the School’s thriving co-curricular and Outdoor Education programme will also be advantageous. As a Specialist Teacher in Art your teaching load may be across a range of primary and secondary year levels.

Candidate Profile

Relevant tertiary qualifications (graduates are welcome to apply).

Registration with Queensland College of Teachers.

Preferred experience and passion in teaching primary Visual Arts with the ability to implement a variety of art skills, develop a scope and sequence of techniques across year levels and promote student creativity and engagement.

Intentional in developing and promoting visual arts opportunities for students in the School and externally

Desire to work as part of a collaborative team environment with the abiity to relate well to staff, students, parents and the broader community.

Demonstrated high-level organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated use of initiative, with the ability to anticipate the needs of a School organisation.

A genuine passion for teaching and visual arts.

A team player with strong interpersonal skills, who has the ability to engage and inspire.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Expressions of Interest should be addressed to:

The Principal, Mr Andrew Wheaton

Applications Close: 10 November 2026

The School reserves the right to appoint prior to applications closing.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary structure
• Staff fee concessions for children attending Whitsunday Anglican School
• Additional employer superannuation contributions when employees make voluntary contributions
• 38 weeks of term-time employment each school year
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and develop leadership experience
• First Aid and CPR Training
• Recognition of teaching excellence through the Highly Accomplished Teacher (HAT) and LEAD Teacher structures
• Employee Assistance Program, including 24-hour counselling support
• Fitness Passport membership, providing access to participating gyms, pools and leisure centres
• Corporate Health Insurance through Medibank Private
• Talent Spotter Reward Scheme
• Weekly morning tea for all staff and Colleague of the Week recognition
• Active Staff Social Club and regular staff activities and events
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Salary packaging through Paywise, providing eligible employees with potential tax benefits
• Relocation support to assist eligible new staff and their families when relocating to the region

Whitsunday Anglican School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at the School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process. A current Working with Children Check must be held before commencement of employment.