Visual Arts Teacher (temporary for Term 1 and 2 2027)
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 13 November 2026
St Pius X College, Chatswood is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Visual Arts Teacher for a temporary full time position from 20 July until 1 September 2026.
<p>St Pius X College, Chatswood is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Visual Arts Teacher for a temporary full time position for Terms 1 and 2 2027. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who has the ability to inspire students to achieve personal excellence. </p>
<p>St Pius X College is a Catholic Independent Years 5 – 12 boys’ school in the Edmund Rice Tradition and is dedicated to developing critical and creative thinkers who are resilient and passionate about learning. For staff, the College provides a supportive environment with a focus on professional learning.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will:</p>
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<li>Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of our Catholic School</li>
<li>Be supportive of the Edmund Rice ethos of the College</li>
<li>Be characterised by a high standard of competency, professionalism, organisational proficiency and enthusiasm</li>
<li>Have an ability to relate to boys and a practical knowledge of boys’ education issues and initiatives</li>
<li>Participate in the Pastoral Program for the well-being of all students at the College</li>
<li>Have the willingness and capacity to teach Stage 3 Visual Arts</li>
<li>Demonstrate ability to create a positive, inclusive and well managed classroom environment that supports creativity, experimentation and safe studio practice</li>
<li>Have strong organisational skills, particularly in managing specialist spaces such as darkrooms, photography and film spaces and photographic equipment</li>
<li>Have the capacity to support students in major works, including conceptual development, documentation, and technical refinement</li>
<li>Have strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a Visual Arts faculty and broader school community</li>
<li>Be a reflective practitioner who engages in ongoing professional learning in contemporary art, media, and digital technologies</li>
<li>Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in both teaching and student wellbeing</li>
<li>Be an innovative and engaging classroom practitioner</li>
<li>Effectively integrate technology in teaching and learning</li>
<li>Preferably have experience teaching photography, film and digital programs such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Indesign</li>
<li>Differentiate the curriculum to suit the student needs</li>
<li>Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning</li>
<li>Have the ability to maintain high standards for students, colleagues and the College.</li>
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<p>visit the College website for more information and details on how to apply:<br><a href="http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.spx.nsw.edu.au</a></p>