<p><strong>Position Title:  </strong>Visual Art Teacher (High School)<br /><strong>Award: </strong>Independent schools NSW MEA 2017-2021 <br /><strong>Responsible to: </strong>Head of School, High School Co-ordinator</p><p><strong>The School</strong><br />Lorien Novalis Steiner School is situated in the Hills District of Sydney, about 45 minutes to the northwest of the city, nestled in over 6 hectares of lush bushlands and landscaped gardens. The school has been offering a rich and creative Steiner curriculum for over 50 years and has built a strong reputation for the diverse and engaging education that it provides.</p><p><strong>The Position</strong><br />To provide caring, creative, and engaging educational programs in Arts Education for Secondary students working with the pedagogical and artistic indications of Rudolf Steiner and the Lorien Novalis ethos. </p><p>Working with ‘art in education’ and ‘education in the arts’, artistic and aesthetic expression is integral to Steiner Education and its cross-discipline approach to learning.</p><p>This position carries a load of 0.6 FTE. The start date is intended for Term 4 2024, however an earlier appointment will be considered.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain a nurturing, positive learning environment. </li><li>Implement and deliver the Mandatory Visual Art Curriculum (Stage 4) and Steiner Curriculum Visual Art for Stage 5 and 6, including the development and regular review of creative, engaging and effective Teaching/Learning and Assessment Programs that meet the requirements of both Steiner education and NESA, as well as the individual needs of students.</li><li>Work within teams of teachers to plan, develop and evaluate the curriculum and teaching/learning programs.</li><li>Work within and manage WH&amp;S requirements related to this position.</li><li>Organize and participate in school sport, excursions, camps and outdoor education program as required.</li><li>Develop and maintain positive and supportive relationships and to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents and carers. </li><li>Participate in school based professional learning, including attendance of staff meetings, and take responsibility for ongoing self-study of Steiner Education and Anthroposophy.</li><li>A willingness to participate in aspects of the Lorien Novalis community, including co-curricular activities such as Festivals, Plays and Open Days.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Strong background in teaching Visual Art. Familiarity and experience in teaching in a Steiner school main lesson context would be advantageous.</li><li>General understanding of the principles and practices of Steiner education.</li><li>Ability to develop interesting and effective learning programs and resources.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li>Experience of working in teams and ability to be a willing and enthusiastic team member.</li><li>Proven commitment to ongoing professional learning.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>Secondary teaching qualifications appropriate to the position that meet NESA requirements.</li><li>Hold a current WWCC (<i>Working With Children Check)</i>.</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>Bus Licence </li><li>Experience teaching in Steiner schools and understanding of the principles of Steiner/Waldorf education.</li><li>Current First Aid credential</li><li>Steiner teaching qualifications</li></ul><p> </p><p>Apply in writing by emailing in one PDF your resume, three referees, qualifications, WWCC and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria to:-</p><p>Dr Konrad Korobacz (Head of School) - <a href="mailto:konradk&#64;lorien.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">konradk&#64;lorien.nsw.edu.au</a> <br />Tina Smith (HR Administrator) - <a href="mailto:tinas&#64;lorien.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">tinas&#64;lorien.nsw.edu.au</a> </p><p><strong>Applications close on Friday 23rd  August 2024.</strong></p><p><i><u>Earlier expressions of interest will be considered upon receipt, which may lead to interviews before this date.</u></i></p>