Visual Arts Teacher (Temporary For Term 1 And 2 2027)

Junior School Co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St Pius X College, Chatswood, is seeking an experienced Visual Arts teacher for a temporary full-time role covering Terms 1 and 2, 2027. The successful applicant will inspire boys in a Catholic school setting, foster creativity, and manage specialised studio spaces including darkrooms and digital media labs.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to the College’s mission, contribute to pastoral care, and engage in ongoing professional learning in contemporary art, media, and digital

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Visual Arts at secondary level.
• Ability to inspire students to achieve personal excellence.
• Knowledge of Catholic education ethos and school mission.
• Capacity to manage specialist spaces and equipment in a studio setting.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of our Catholic School.
• Be supportive of the Edmund Rice ethos of the College.
• Be a reflective practitioner engaging in ongoing professional learning in contemporary art, media, and digital technologies.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism and high standards in teaching and student wellbeing.
• Effectively integrate technology in teaching and learning.

Skills

Visual Arts

Stage 3 Visual Arts

Digital media teaching

Creative thinking

Tools

Photoshop

Premiere Pro

InDesign

Job description

Visual Arts Teacher (temporary for Term 1 and 2 2027)

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2026

St Pius X College, Chatswood is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Visual Arts Teacher for a temporary full time position from 20 July until 1 September 2026.

St Pius X College, Chatswood is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Visual Arts Teacher for a temporary full time position for Terms 1 and 2 2027. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who has the ability to inspire students to achieve personal excellence.

St Pius X College is a Catholic Independent Years 5 – 12 boys’ school in the Edmund Rice Tradition and is dedicated to developing critical and creative thinkers who are resilient and passionate about learning. For staff, the College provides a supportive environment with a focus on professional learning.

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of our Catholic School
• Be supportive of the Edmund Rice ethos of the College
• Be characterised by a high standard of competency, professionalism, organisational proficiency and enthusiasm
• Have an ability to relate to boys and a practical knowledge of boys’ education issues and initiatives
• Participate in the Pastoral Program for the well-being of all students at the College
• Have the willingness and capacity to teach Stage 3 Visual Arts
• Demonstrate ability to create a positive, inclusive and well managed classroom environment that supports creativity, experimentation and safe studio practice
• Have strong organisational skills, particularly in managing specialist spaces such as darkrooms, photography and film spaces and photographic equipment
• Have the capacity to support students in major works, including conceptual development, documentation, and technical refinement
• Have strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a Visual Arts faculty and broader school community
• Be a reflective practitioner who engages in ongoing professional learning in contemporary art, media, and digital technologies
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in both teaching and student wellbeing
• Be an innovative and engaging classroom practitioner
• Effectivelyintegrate technology in teaching and learning
• Preferably have experience teaching photography, film and digital programs such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Indesign
• Differentiate the curriculum to suit the student needs
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning
• Have the ability to maintain high standards for students, colleagues and the College.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Combined
Gender: Boy

1129 Students
92 TeachingStaff
39 Non-Teaching Staff

A Catholic Boys' School (Yrs 5 - 12) in the Edmund Rice Tradition.The College is located on Sydney's North Shore and is situated in the heart of Chatswood close to bus and train transport.St Pius X College has approx 1140 students on site, with an off-campus facility located at Oxford Falls.