Visual Arts Teacher – Primary School

Join to apply for the Visual Arts Teacher – Primary School role at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools

Apply before 2 February 2026 at 4:00 pm. Three professional referees with contact details, including mobile phone numbers, must be submitted.

• Design and deliver a high‑quality Visual Arts programme aligned with the Victorian Curriculum (The Arts – Visual Arts) across Foundation to Year 6.
• Use the MACS Vision for Instruction to ensure clarity, scaffolding, explicit modelling, guided practice, and high expectations.
• Implement the MACS Vision for Engagement by fostering creativity, student agency, rich dialogue, and collaborative studio practices.
• Teach a range of artistic forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, collage, construction, and digital art.
• Differentiated learning based on assessment evidence to support diverse learners, including students with EAL backgrounds.
• Curate displays, exhibitions, and whole‑school arts experiences that celebrate creative expression.
• Foster a safe, inspiring, and well‑organised art studio environment.
• Collaborate with staff to connect the Arts programme with whole‑school priorities and community events.

• Deep knowledge of Visual Arts pedagogies and contemporary art practices.
• Ability to design sequential learning experiences that develop technical skills and creative thinking.
• Strong understanding of working with multicultural learners, including EAL students.
• Positive and proactive behaviour management strategies.
• A commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective teaching.

• Experience facilitating school‑wide arts events, exhibitions, or community art projects.
• Confidence using digital tools and technologies in visual arts learning.

• Commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of all children.
• Current VIT registration.
• Current accreditation to teach in a Catholic School or a willingness to gain Accreditation to Teach Religious Education.

Alignment with Holy Child Primary School’s ethos, child safety policy, and MACS Code of Conduct. We welcome applications from educators eager to contribute to a vibrant and supportive school community.

Holy Child Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, and protection of children in our care.

• Supportive Community:
  Be part of a collaborative and supportive school environment.
• Professional Growth:
  Opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Flexible
  
  Terms:
  
  Negotiable contract terms to suit your professional needs.

Applicants may apply directly to Principal Alan Smith (principalholic.edu.au). Application procedures: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./