Middle School Technology & Visual Art - Yr 6-8

Burgmann Anglican School (see more jobs from this school)

GUNGAHLIN, ACT 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Design , Technology , Visual Art

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 5 October 2026


If you are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners, join our team at Burgmann Anglican School.

<p><strong>Position:&nbsp;</strong>Middle School Technology/Visual Arts Teacher (Years 6-8)</p> <p><strong>Status:&nbsp;</strong>Permanent Full Time</p> <p><strong>Position Location:</strong> Burgmann Anglican School, Forde Campus, Corner Francis Forde Boulevard and Hurrell Streets, Forde</p> <p>Burgmann Anglican School is an Early Childhood to Year 12 School with campuses located at Gungahlin and Forde.<br><br> The school prides itself on its innovative and creative approach to curriculum and education and its strong sense of community and pastoral care of the students and their families and the staff of the school. The school has a strong link with the Gungahlin Anglican Church which shares facilities and resources with the school.</p> <p><strong>Line Management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Responsible to the Head of Middle School and ultimately the Principal through:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Deputy Head of Middle School (Learning and Teaching) and Deputy Head of Middle School (Culture &amp; Wellbeing)</li> <li>&nbsp;The appointee will be required to work collaboratively with a Middle School Year Level Teams.</li> </ul></li> </ul> <p><strong>Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and teach the Digital Technologies and Design programs to Middle School students, with a focus on computational thinking, algorithms, programming, data systems, cybersecurity and digital solutions</li> <li>Oversee the Design Assistant and provide direction around the preparation of resources and maintenance and compliance of the Technology and Visual Arts spaces</li> <li>Teach with a focus on developing higher order thinking skills, design thinking and self-regulation skills</li> <li>Demonstrate a passion for effective teaching and learning&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate effectively with teaching colleagues, including identifying meaningful opportunities for interdisciplinary learning</li> <li>Contribute effectively to curriculum development, including interdisciplinary&nbsp;</li> <li>Liaise with students and parents&nbsp;</li> <li>Participate in the school’s co-curricular program which may include weekend activities</li> <li>Attend staff meetings and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Support the Christian ethos of an Anglican School&nbsp;</li> <li>Other duties as required</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>A Teaching qualification with a passion for the Australian Curriculum Technology and Arts courses</li> <li>Experience in teaching the Australian Curriculum and the ability to contribute effectively to curriculum development&nbsp;</li> <li>A passion for effective learning and teaching including design thinking, self-regulation and project based learning</li> <li>An interest in working with young adolescents, with an understanding of their unique needs&nbsp;</li> <li>The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues&nbsp;</li> <li>The ability to plan and deliver a differentiated learning program, that is inclusive of diverse student needs, including documenting adjustments&nbsp;</li> <li>A commitment to the ideals and ethos of Middle Schooling&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated skill and experience in outcomes-based planning and assessment&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrated skill and experience in developing learning experiences that promote higher-order thinking&nbsp;</li> <li>Skills in the effective integration of ICT, that enables safe, responsible and ethical use of technologies</li> <li>Willingness to participate in the school’s co-curricular program</li> </ul> <p><strong>Salary, Terms and Conditions</strong></p> <p>The successful applicant will be employed under the&nbsp;<i>Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025.&nbsp;</i>&nbsp;Salary will be determined according to qualifications and years of experience.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The application</strong></p> <p>Applicants should provide the following documents:</p> <ul> <li>Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length).&nbsp;</li> <li>Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages).&nbsp;</li> <li>A copy of your academic transcript</li> <li>Teacher Quality Institute registration.&nbsp; More information about registration is available at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registration" rel="nofollow">http://www.tqi.act.edu.au/registration</a></li> <li>Working with Vulnerable People check.&nbsp;</li> <li>Details of three professional referees, preferably one referee should be the applicant’s current minister.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications Close: Monday, 5 October 2026</strong></p> <p><i>An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.</i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

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