Creative and Practical Arts Teacher
Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.60 FTE)
Applications Close: 17 December 2025
<p><strong>St Michael's Catholic Primary School Daceyville</strong><br><strong>Start Date:</strong> Tuesday, 27 January 2026<br><strong>Application Closing Date:</strong> Wednesday, 17 December 2025<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Part-Time (0.6FTE), Temporary<br><br><strong>About Our School</strong><br><br>
Nestled between peaceful parklands, St Michael's Catholic Primary School Daceyville provides a nurturing environment and community connection to cater for the needs of all students. With a strong focus on success for every child, teachers work in partnership with parents to support students as they grow and develop according to their particular gifts and talents.<br><br>
Diverse programs and learning experiences empower deep thinking, ignite creativity and foster every learner's imagination. Coupled with a strong focus on wellbeing and Catholic values, St Michael's prepares children for a hopeful and sustainable future.<br><br><strong>Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools</strong><br><br>
Joining <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sydcatholicschools.nsw.edu.au/">Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS)</a> means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:</p>
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<li>competitive remuneration: up to $145,080. Base salary: $90,177 - $129,536</li>
<li>salary packaging up to $15,900 annually</li>
<li>up to 25% discount on school fees</li>
<li>ongoing training and professional development</li>
<li>Fitness Passport, wellbeing products and more</li>
<li>generous Employee Referral Program.</li>
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<p><strong>About You</strong><br><br>
As the <strong>Creative and Practical Arts Teacher</strong>, you will be a source of inspiration, leading the development and delivery of a dynamic K-6 Arts program. You will be responsible for fostering imagination and technical skills through engaging, student-centered teaching practices, all while upholding the values of our Catholic learning environment.<br>
You'll bring:</p>
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<li>expertise to develop, program, and implement a comprehensive and sequential K-6 Creative and Practical Arts curriculum (Visual Arts, Music, Drama and Dance) based on the Creative Arts K-6 Syllabus (2024)</li>
<li>effective, student-centered learning pedagogies to ensure lessons are engaging, expressive, and accessible, catering to diverse learning styles and encouraging creative risk-taking.</li>
<li>strong classroom management & student well-being focus</li>
<li>ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences</li>
<li>a tertiary qualification in Education & NESA accreditation.</li>
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<p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br>
Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p>
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<li>current CV and cover letter</li>
<li>academic transcripts and statement of previous service</li>
<li>three referees, including your current employer/principal.</li>
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<p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.<br><br>
If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong> <br><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/12NXlXECGafjFW1YktzO9pufOa_ypn22x/view">Click here</a> to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.<br><br><strong>Working With Children Check (WWCC)</strong> <br>
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.<br><br><i>SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.</i><br>
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