Junior School Visual Arts Teacher

About the role

Strathcona Girls Grammar is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Junior School Visual Arts Teacher to join its learning community on a 0.5 FTE part-time, fixed-term basis, starting in Term 1 2027. The teacher will inspire students through engaging visual arts experiences while contributing to a contemporary art curriculum and the school's annual Visual Arts and Design Exhibition.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, contemporary and differentiated learning experiences that foster creativity and improve student outcomes.
• Work with colleagues to develop, implement and review high-quality teaching and learning programs.
• Collaborate with the Art Department to align the curriculum, share expectations and ensure progression across year levels.
• Develop learning activities, assessments and feedback that support student growth.
• Contribute to the planning, development and delivery of the annual Visual Arts and Design Exhibition.
• Take part in reflective practice, professional dialogue and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0 relevant to the learning area.
• Experience in curriculum design, development and implementation, and evidence of high-quality teaching practice.
• Understanding of contemporary learning theory and practice, particularly in relation to girls' education.
• Knowledge of the AITSL Standards for Teaching.
• Experience coordinating art exhibitions and contributing to their planning and delivery.
• Current full or provisional Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration; postgraduate study or progress toward a further qualification is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong ICT capability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.
• A collaborative approach within the Art Department and broader teaching team.

Applications close on 20 November 2026, but are assessed as they are received; suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. The school is committed to child safety and expects all staff to uphold the Victorian Child Safe Standards.