Visual Art Teacher - Term 1 2027

Newcastle Grammar School; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing activities

Counselling and salary sacrificing

Novated car leases

Job summary

Newcastle Grammar School in the Hunter Region seeks a dedicated Visual Art Teacher for a Term 1 long service leave replacement. Join a well-established, supportive learning environment and deliver curriculum-aligned visual arts across Years 7–12.

You will plan, teach, assess and provide constructive feedback, while contributing to faculty planning and broader school life. A collaborative culture and student wellbeing are priorities.

Qualifications

• Valid Working with Children Check is essential.
• Formal teaching qualifications
• At least 2 years' Visual Art teaching experience up to senior levels
• Excellent communication with students, educators and parents

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts across secondary year levels (Years 7-12).
• Plan, prepare and deliver curriculum-aligned lessons.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Encourage artistic exploration through diverse media and practices.
• Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback for growth.
• Participate in faculty planning and school events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Lifelong learner

Education

Teaching qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, creative and dedicated Visual Art Teacher to join Newcastle Grammar School for a Term 1 long service leave position. This temporary contract offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a well-established and supportive learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts across secondary year levels (Years 7-12)
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging and curriculum-aligned lessons
• Foster a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
• Encourage artistic exploration through a variety of media, techniques and creative practices
• Assess student learning and provide meaningful feedback to support growth and achievement
• Participate in faculty planning, school events and the broader life of the school

About you

• Valid Working with Children Check (essential)
• Aligned with the School's values and mission of providing outstanding education to students
• Formal teaching qualifications and at least 2 years' experience teaching Visual Art up to senior levels
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with students, educators, and parents
• Proven history as a lifelong learner with genuine desire for self-improvement
• High-quality learning and teaching infrastructure
• Considerable investment in staff development and training
• Wonderful students and supportive parents
• Access to practical staff wellbeing activities and financial advice through partnerships with external organisations including counselling, salary sacrificing and novated car leases

About us

Newcastle Grammar School is the pre-eminent co-educational independent school in the Hunter Region for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We offer an innovative and holistic academic environment that fosters personal achievement to deliver first class outcomes for our students. The teachers at Newcastle Grammar School are outstanding, selected for their professionalism and expertise, and continually developed and supported to deliver an unrivalled standard of education for our students. NGS pursues many innovative global programmes, such as membership of Round Square, which provides students and staff with global connections and activities, and is a Visible Wellbeing partner.