<p><strong>Full-time / Part-time, Fixed-Term 12 months</strong></p> <p>Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is seeking passionate and innovative educators to teach in the areas of Art or Textiles. We are recruiting for one position and will consider applicants with expertise in Arts or Textiles, depending on the strengths of the successful candidate.</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As an Art or Textiles Teacher, you will:</p> <ul> <li>Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that foster creativity and critical thinking.</li> <li>Inspire students to explore visual arts and design through practical and theoretical learning.</li> <li>Support students in developing technical skills in textiles, design processes, and creative expression.</li> <li>Collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects and share best practices.</li> <li>Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment aligned with Mercy values.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p> <p>We’re seeking candidates who:</p> <ul> <li>Hold a degree in Education or relevant subject area.</li> <li>Have current teaching qualifications and VIT registration.</li> <li>Demonstrate experience teaching Arts / Textiles at the secondary level.</li> <li>Use adaptive and effective teaching strategies to engage diverse learners.</li> <li>Are committed to child safety and inclusive education.</li> <li>Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.</li> <li>Collaborate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.</li> <li>Meet the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p> <p>At Catherine McAuley College Bendigo, you’ll enjoy:</p> <ul> <li>A welcoming and inclusive school culture grounded in Mercy values.</li> <li>Modern, purpose-built facilities including the Sister Aloysius Martyn Arts Centre for visual and performing arts.</li> <li>Professional development pathways and leadership opportunities.</li> <li>A reGEN school committed to sustainability and global citizenship.</li> <li>Opportunities to contribute to innovative and interdisciplinary learning.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About Catherine McAuley College Bendigo</strong></p> <p>Catherine McAuley College Bendigo is a co-educational year 7 to 12 Catholic secondary school and a member of the vibrant network of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mercy.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Mercy Education Limited,</a>&nbsp;schools around Australia, Catherine McAuley College staff benefit from a professional environment, which has been cultivated over the 148 years of the school’s heritage.</p> <p>The Mercy values of compassion, courage, respect, justice, service and hospitality guide our way and our touchstone statement supports these values: ‘<strong>inspiring members of our community to be learners impelled to thrive and serve</strong>’.&nbsp;</p> <p>The College is situated across two campuses: St Mary’s Campus, Barkly Street Bendigo (Years 10-12) and Coolock Campus, McIvor Hwy, Junortoun (Years 7 – 9).&nbsp; The current enrolment is approximately 1500 students with a significant growth forecast and plans well underway for further exciting future developments.</p> <p>The College is a reGEN school committed to promoting and adopting an integrated curriculum approach to sustainable living including respecting, conserving, and renewing our global environment.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are dedicated to developing students who are critical and creative thinkers, with the skills to be self-motivated in the pursuit of knowledge. Our students are empowered to see themselves as positive agents of change, who are called to participate actively and ethically in society as young men and women of Mercy.</p> <p>To explore what happens in our learning areas across both campuses, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmc.vic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">website</a>, take a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cmcb.vic.edu.au/explore-the-college#coolock-campus" rel="nofollow">virtual tour</a> or look through&nbsp;<a href="https://openhouse.cmc.vic.edu.au/" rel="nofollow">Open House</a> which also includes further 3D tours .</p>