Years 7-12 Visual Arts Teacher - Replacement

Tenison; City of Mount Gambier; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenison Woods College in Mount Gambier, SA, requires a suitably qualified teacher for a permanent replacement in Years 7–12 Visual Arts. The role involves delivering curriculum, differentiating instruction, assessing student progress, and maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment across Middle and Senior Schools.

The FTE will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The college offers a dynamic Catholic co-educational setting with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, professional

Qualifications

• SA Teachers Registration is required for teaching in SA Catholic schools.
• Working with Children Check is mandatory for this role.
• Approved Mandatory Notification training – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificates.
• Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum certificate is required.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• Willingness to undertake Teacher Accreditation in Catholic Education SA training.

Responsibilities

• Apply curriculum knowledge and pedagogical practices which facilitate successful learning.
• Respond to learners' needs.
• Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across abilities including developing Personalised Plans for Learning (PPLs).
• Assess student learning and report achievement against the standards.
• Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments.

Education

SA Teachers Registration

Working with Children Check

Approved Mandatory Notification training – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificates

Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum certificate

First Aid Certificate

Teacher Accreditation in Catholic Education SA training

Job description

Position Type: Teacher - Years 7-12 Visual Arts Teacher Employment Status: REPLACEMENT | up to 1.0FTE

The Opportunity

We are seeking a suitably qualified Teacher for the following Permanent position.

YEARS 7-12 VISUAL ARTS TEACHER - REPLACEMENT

This is a replacement position working within the Middle and Senior Schools of Tenison Woods College. The FTE will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The teacher will:

• Apply curriculum knowledge andpedagogical practiceswhich facilitate successful learning;
• Respond to learner's needs;
• Develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships;
• Differentiateteaching to meet the specific learning needsof studentsacross the full range of abilitiesincluding developingPersonalised Plans for Learning(PPL's), as appropriate;
• Assess student learning and report achievement against the standards; and
• Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments.

Professional Responsibilities

• Actively implementsafeguarding practices in accordance with the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and school policies.
• Fulfil all requirements of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.
• Actively commit to uphold and contribute to the ethos of Catholic schools in general as well as that oftheschool.
• Comply with relevant legislation as well as South Australian Commission for Catholic Schools (SACCS) and the school's policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Meet and teach students at designated locations and times.
• Appropriately assist students who are hurt, sick or in distress.
• Diligently undertake supervision duties, including regular yard duty.
• Maintain professional boundaries and model respectful behaviour.

Qualifications and Training

• SA Teachers Registration.
• Working with Children Check.
• Approved Mandatory Notification training – Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care certificates (Masterclass & Fundamental courses).
• Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• Be willing to undertake Teacher Accreditation in Catholic Education SA training, along with any other compulsory training necessary for the role.

For further information please refer to the Position Information Document.

A Country Establishment Allowance is available for teachers' moving to the country to undertake employment in a Catholic Education SA Country School for the first time.

Why Us?

Tenison Woods College is a dynamic Early Years - Year 12 Catholic co-educational College with over 1600 students. The College is situated in picturesque grounds on the outskirts of Mount Gambier, SA.
As an Early Years to Year 12 Catholic, coeducational College, Tenison Woods College is renowned for its academic achievement, wonderful facilities, strong pastoral care program, close involvement of families and a safe, supportive learning environment.
The College has a strong commitment to creating positive futures for all students through its motto of "Let Your Light Shine."
Staff thrive on the leadership and professional development opportunities provided by the College and enjoy the benefits of working in a well-resourced and exciting learning environment.

Tenison Woods College is dedicated to providing a safe, healthy and engaging environment for its students.
Our qualified and supportive staff, promote the spiritual, intellectual, physical and social development of each child and are committed to supporting families within our community.
The teacher is responsible for the development, implementation and teaching of the designated area(s) of curriculum, as well as the health, safety and welfare of students, fellow employees' and themselves.
They are to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and Leadership to facilitate learning by students and engage in continuous professional learning and education reform.

Applications close 1.00pm, Monday, 21 September 2026.

Catholic Education South Australiais committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and dignity of all children and young people. Screening requirements apply.