Classroom Teacher - Secondary Visual Arts

Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst – Kelso NSW

Full time

13d ago , from Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst

St Raphael’s Catholic School, Cowra |Classroom Teacher - Secondary Visual Arts
Co-educational, years K-12
Permanent, full-time position
Commencing: Term 4 2026

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Visual Arts Teacher to become a valuable addition to our remarkable team at St Raphael’s Catholic School in Cowra NSW. The teacher in a Secondary Catholic School is someone who can collaboratively develop and implement quality curriculum programs relevant to the curriculum while creating a nurturing and ordered learning environment for their students.

- Creating a learner-centered, supportive, and cooperative learning setting aligned with curriculum policies.
- Developing and implementing quality curriculum programs using effective teaching methods; assess and report student progress.
- Using inclusive teaching strategies and adapt practices for equitable education.
- Analysing student assessment data to identify learning barriers and encourage improvement.
- Engaging in ongoing professional development to enhance student outcomes.
- Collaborating with school leadership, staff, and contribute to school life.
- Providing student supervision and assist in organising extracurricular activities

A copy of the position description can be found here.

About You
We are looking for someone who can meet the following selection criteria:

- Expertise and a passion for leading learning
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications and accreditation to teach in NSW
- Demonstrated ability to use technology to inform, track and report learning
- Highly effective organisational and interpersonal skills




- Ability to contribute to the further development of a self-reviewing and self-improving school culture
- Interest in the coordination of transition events and an ability to manage various stakeholder
- A demonstrated commitment and understanding of the ideals of Catholic Education

About Our Offer
Our teachers are valued and enjoy the many benefits of working with Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst. Some benefits include:

- Support your aspirations in your teaching leadership journey with access to leadership development
- Positive, engaging, and supportive culture
- An organisation who is committed to fostering professional growth and provides various opportunities for ongoing training and development
- Benefit from being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system and create strong, lifelong teacher networks
- Cowra offers historical sites, including the Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre, which pays tribute to its past while offering serene landscapes for residents to enjoy
- Cowra hosts various events and festivals, such as the Cowra Festival of International Understanding, promoting cultural exchange and enriching the community's social fabric

About Us
Responsible for 33 schools, approximately 9,600 students and 1,700 staff, Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst (CEDB) is encompassed by the Blue Mountains, Warrumbungle Ranges, the Pilliga, Macquarie River, Lachlan River, Abercrombie River and the Jenolan State Forest. The Diocese covers 103,680 square kilometres, comprises of Three Traditional Nations:



the Wiradjuri, Gamilaraay/Gomeroi, and Wailwan nations and boasts the beauty of the central west and orana regions of NSW. A diversity of opportunities awaits you.

St Raphael's Catholic School Cowra is a vibrant and inclusive educational community committed to the holistic development of students. With a focus on nurturing the spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional aspects of each individual, we empower our boys and girls to become confident, competent, and successful young people. Our engaging and inspiring learning environment, supported by contemporary pedagogy, ensures that high expectations are met while fostering problem-solving, critical thinking, curiosity, and creativity. Rooted in faith development and social justice, our inclusive atmosphere promotes positive behaviours for learning and provides diverse opportunities for academic, sporting, and cultural achievements. St Raphael's is a welcoming community that embraces staff, students, and families, fostering the faith and learning development of our young people.

Applicants must be submitted by 11:55pm on 20 August 2026.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles, valid for a period of 12 months.

Further details of this position can be obtained by contacting the school on02 6342 2***.

CEDB is committed to instilling Safe Child standards in all our schools and CEDB with an understanding that keeping children safe is the responsibility of everyone within our school community.

A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Child Protection legislation requires preferred applicants to be subject to employment screening.

Catholic Education Diocese of Bathurst is an equal opportunity employer.

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📌 Classroom Teacher - Secondary Visual Arts (Bathurst)
🏢 Catholic Education Office Diocese of Bathurst
📍 Bathurst