Visual Arts Teacher

Wenona School; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Wenona School in North Sydney is seeking an experienced Visual Arts teacher for our Junior School. You will deliver engaging, inquiry-based lessons that align with the NSW syllabus and support girls' learning.

This permanent part-time role (~0.73 FTE) commences in Term 1 2027. You will collaborate with a dedicated faculty, differentiate instruction, and integrate technology to foster high performance and well-being.

Qualifications

• Qualified Visual Arts teacher with NSW NESA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging visual arts lessons to Junior School students.
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Plan and implement authentic assessments to monitor progress.
• Collaborate with Visual Arts faculty and school staff to support student outcomes.
• Incorporate technology to enhance student engagement.

Skills

Differentiation

Inquiry-based learning

Assessment planning

Student wellbeing

Collaboration

Technology in learning

Education

Visual Arts teaching

Job description

Wenona is seeking an experienced and passionate Visual Arts teacher to join the Visual Arts Faculty, focused on our Junior School, and to inspire our young women through dynamic classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance.

Wenona aims to encourage, challenge, extend and nurture each student in a way that allows her to achieve her full potential. To achieve this, Wenona prides itself on attracting intelligent, inspiring and motivated employees who serve to role model strong, positive relationships and is committed to fostering an environment where all staff are passionate about refining their skills and pursuing a love of learning.

The Position

• Ability to inspire our Junior School students and contribute to academic excellence.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching practice, including curriculum differentiation.
• Proven ability to deliver contemporary, inquiry-based learning experiences.
• Strong skills in planning and implementing authentic assessment to inform learning.
• Commitment to student wellbeing and the educational needs of girls and young women.
• Collaborative approach to teaching, professional learning, and effective use of technology to enhance engagement.

This is a permanent Part-Time role (with an FTE of approximately 0.73 FTE) commencing in Term 1 2027.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will hold relevant qualifications in teaching Visual Arts with current NESA accreditation and demonstrate strong knowledge of the NESA curriculum. You will bring a passion for engaging students through dynamic and rigorous learning. You will understand and be committed to meeting the educational needs of young women, while working collaboratively within a team environment and supporting the values of Wenona as you undertake your role.

Application Process

This role requires the successful applicant to be NESA accredited, hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check, current NSW Police Check and to be vaccinated in line with any current Public Health Order.

Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check. (http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/New Working-With-Children-Check/New-Working-with-Children-Check).