Visual Arts Secondry Teacher - 12 Month Maternity Leave Contract 2027

Endeavour College; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour College seeks a full-time Secondary Visual Arts Teacher for a 12-month maternity leave contract commencing in 2027, teaching Visual Art to Years 7-12. The role requires experience in secondary education and alignment with the school’s Christian ethos, including restorative practices and AITSL standards.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team and contribute to the college community while upholding its values of Love, Courage, Forgiveness and Hope.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to teach Visual Arts to secondary students (Years 7–12).
• Experience implementing restorative practices and Lutheran Education principles.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development in teaching standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach Visual Arts to Years 7–12.
• Implement restorative practices and Lutheran Education principles in class.
• Collaborate with staff in a Christian school community.

Skills

Motivation to work with youth

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Visual Arts or Education

South Australian Teachers Registration

Job description

Visual Arts Secondry Teacher - 12 month Maternity Leave Contract 2027

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

Endeavour College seeks a full-time Secondary Visual Arts Teacher for a 12-month maternity leave contract commencing in 2027. Teaching Visual Art to Years 7-12.

Endeavour College

For more than 28 years, Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes has thrived as a co-educational secondary school with a young history and a strong reputation for educating the minds, hearts, and spirits of students in Years 7-12, under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church in Australia. Catering to approximately 750 secondary students, we offer an education that prepares them for their future years, whilst leaving lasting and treasure-worthy memories.

The Junior School campus (R-6 years) has commenced construction, and it is anticipated to be open at the start of the 2027 school year.

The College embraces a culture of fostering educational excellence that is immersed in a Christ-centred approach to education. Our mission - 'A Christian environment for each student and staff member to develop their God-given abilities for LIFE and community'.

Our College values of LOVE, COURAGE, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE are upheld through application of The Endeavour Way,and our community values staffwho enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that isbased on caring relationships.

About the role

Full time - 12 month Maternity Leave Cover for 2027

We are looking for a full time Secondary Visual Arts Teacher to cover Maternity Leave for 2027.

We envision an experienced teacher with a proven record in secondary education, who has an understanding and is able to implement restorative practices and the principles of Lutheran Education to join the College. Experience in teaching Visual Art to secondary students (7-12) is required.

You must have the following knowledge and skills:

• Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their journey through secondary education
• Enthusiasm and flexibility with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school

All teaching staff are expected to continually engage in professional learning and development to improve teaching knowledge and practices. All work is to be performedin accordance withAustralian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) professional standards.

About you

You are highly organised, have excellent communications skills and have an ability to build strong relationships with a collaborativeproblem solving andsolution-focused approach to your teaching practice and team skills whilst striving for continuous improvement.

The successful applicantwill have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant leadership experience
• Hold or be willing and able to obtain and maintain a current clearance to work with children (WWCC)
• Hold or be willing to maintain a current Responding to Risk, Harm and Neglect in an educational setting (RRHAN-EC)
• Hold a current South Australian Teachers Registration Certificate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, set, and prioritise work
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Motivation and apassion to workwith and supportyoung people on their educational journey
• Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school

Successful applicants can expect:

• A caring and supportive Christian community environment
• Supportive leadership, and a collaborative team environment
• To be a positive andsignificant role modelfor all studentsof Endeavour College

Applications close promptly at 8amon Monday 2 November 2026.

Affiliation: Lutheran
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Coed

750 Students
90 TeachingStaff
40 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Endeavour College is an innovative and future focussed co-educational secondary Year 7 - 12 school of the Lutheran Church. The College provides a seamless education from K - 12 with our Connected School partners, Salisbury Lutheran Kindergarten, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School and St Paul Lutheran School. Endeavour College also enjoys strong partnerships with the Mawson Lakes Community and the University of South Australia - Mawson Lakes.Endeavour College is seeking an industrious, innovative, versatile and suitably qualified person, committed to Endeavour's Christian community and values to apply for the following position.