Visual Arts Teacher

St Aloysius' College, Milsons Point; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven community

Professional growth

Modern facilities

Study support

Wellbeing program

Health & fitness

Work-life balance

Job summary

St Aloysius' College in Milsons Point invites an enthusiastic Visual Arts teacher to join our high-performing team on a temporary, full-time basis to cover leave during Term 4, 2026. The role may be 0.8 FTE.

You will design, deliver and evaluate engaging learning experiences in line with NESA requirements, contribute to curriculum development, and foster a collaborative, supportive classroom environment for Year 3–12.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate secondary teaching qualifications in Visual Arts and meet NESA accreditation requirements.
• Experience teaching Visual Arts across Year groups.
• Ability to contribute to curriculum development and work collaboratively in a department.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate engaging Visual Arts learning experiences.
• Inspire students to develop creative, critical and technical skills.
• Collaborate with the department to align with syllabus outcomes and contemporary practice.

Skills

Visual Arts teaching

NESA accreditation

Curriculum planning

Education

Secondary Visual Arts teaching qualification

NESA accreditation eligibility

Job description

St Aloysius’ College (the College) is a Catholic, Jesuit day school for boys from Year 3 to Year 12. Situated in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it has an enrolment of over 1400 students. The College is conducted by the Society of Jesus and is part of a worldwide network of Jesuit primary and secondary schools and universities.

Established in 1879, the College is committed to an education for each student that proposes Christ as the model for human life, pursues excellence in teaching and learning and promotes lifelong learning and spiritual growth.

About the Role

Senior School Visual Arts Teacher

St Aloysius' College is seeking an enthusiastic and capable Visual Arts Teacher to join our high-performing and creative team on a temporary, full-time basis to cover a period of leave during Term 4, 2026.

The role is offered on a full-time basis; however, applications from candidates seeking a 0.8 FTE arrangement will also be considered.

As part of the Visual Arts and Technology Department, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating engaging learning experiences in accordance with College expectations and NESA requirements. They will inspire students to develop their creative, critical and technical skills through a dynamic Visual Arts program that values artistic expression, creative design, and connections to contemporary and real-world creative practice.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, a commitment to collaboration, and the ability to foster a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes students' academic, social and emotional development.

Applicants must hold appropriate secondary teaching qualifications in Visual Arts and meet NESA accreditation requirements. A sound understanding of syllabus requirements, combined with the ability to contribute to curriculum development and work effectively within a collaborative department, is essential.

This opportunity would suit either a passionate graduate teacher eager to begin their career in a supportive environment or an experienced educator seeking a rewarding new opportunity.

Why Join St Aloysius’ College?

St Aloysius’ College offers a supportive, mission-aligned and future-focused workplace culture, underpinned by the Jesuit tradition of excellence, care, and community. Staff enjoy a range of professional and personal benefits, including:

• Mission-Driven Community – Be part of a values-based Catholic school committed to forming young men.
• Professional Growth & Formation – Access to tailored professional learning programs, leadership development, and Ignatian formation for all staff.
• Modern Learning & Staff Facilities – Brand-new teaching, learning, and office spaces designed to support innovation and collaboration.
• Support for Further Study – Financial assistance for postgraduate studies, research opportunities, and access to professional networks.
• Student Tuition Discounts – Discounts on tuition fees for children of staff members.
• Salary Packaging Options – Flexible salary sacrifice arrangements to support financial wellbeing.
• Staff Wellbeing Program – Access to wellbeing initiatives including counselling services, employee assistance, and other financial and mental wellbeing initiatives.
• Health & Fitness Benefits – Access to onsite fitness centre and the Fitness Passport program.
• Work-Life Balance – A collegial and supportive environment that promotes balance, flexibility, and meaningful engagement.

About You

To be considered for this position, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Commitment to the mission of Catholic education of boys in the Jesuit tradition;
• Possess relevant secondary teaching qualifications, specifically in Visual Arts and eligibility to teach under the requirements of NESA and College policy;
• Experience and demonstrated capacity to teach Visual Arts across all Year groups;
• Ability to create a positive, supportive and engaging classroom climate that meets the academic, social and emotional needs of all students;
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate curriculum collaboratively in accordance with College and NESA syllabus guidelines and outcomes;
• Proven ability to ensure teaching and learning activities reflect contemporary pedagogy, including the ability to integrate an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning and differentiation strategies;
• Understanding of, and ability to use data to analyse, report on and manage student progress, and to report to parents in a variety of ways that keep them regularly and fully informed of their children’s progress;
• Strong commitment to safeguarding principles;
• Possess a valid Working with Children Check.

Applications close: 4:00pm, Tuesday, 29 September 2026 (AEST). Enquiries may be directed in confidence to the Director of People & Culture, Grant Smith at [e-mail]

St Aloysius’ College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.