Creative and Practical Arts Teacher

St Michael's Catholic Primary School, Daceyville

DACEYVILLE, NSW 


Primary 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> <ul> <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> </ul> <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> <ul> <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 &amp; student well-being focus</li> <li>ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences</li> <li>a tertiary qualification in Education &amp; NESA accreditation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process</strong><br><br> Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:</p> <ul> <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> </ul> <p>Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People &amp; Culture Services team.<br><br> If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People &amp; Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).<br><br><strong>Statement of Commitment to Child Safety</strong>&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;<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> &nbsp;</p>