About the Role

Newington College is seeking a dynamic Visual Arts Teacher to commence at the beginning of Term 1, 2027, on a full-time permanent basis.

Join our dedicated Visual Arts Department and become part of a collaborative team committed to fostering creativity and artistic growth across all year levels.

We are seeking a passionate educator who values cutting-edge teaching, embraces contemporary art practices, and is eager to inspire students in both practical and theoretical aspects of art.

The Visual Arts Department currently offers the compulsory Visual Arts courses at Years 7 and 8, elective Visual Arts, Photographic and Digital Media courses at Years 9 and 10 and the NSW HSC and IB Visual Arts courses for Years 11 and 12. The Department has a tradition of excellent results.

As a member of our department, you will have access to well-resourced classrooms, a vibrant artist-in-residence program, and a supportive professional community. You’ll play an active role in shaping engaging learning experiences, integrating ICT, and contributing to a culture of reflective practice. If you are enthusiastic about developing students’ skills and creativity in visual arts, and keen to be part of a collegial and dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Andrew Thompson, Head of Visual Arts, via email at: *****@newington.nsw.edu.au

About You

We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:

- teaching a program of study, as approved by the Head of Department and as accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) or the International Baccalaureate Organisation




- creating a stimulating, rigorous and engaging learning environment for all students
- planning and delivering effective teaching which caters to the learning needs of all students
- developing and implementing formative and summative assessment of learning
- providing comprehensive, well-considered feedback to students on their learning process and products
- ensuring high standards of achievement commensurate with student ability and needs
- ability to differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs
- have a thorough understanding of the learning process, including the role of assessment and feedback
- work effectively as a member of a team
- be personally committed to learning and professional growth
- have a strong work ethic
- show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care
- participate in the College's co-curricular program
- understand and adhere to the College's Child Safeguarding policies and practices proper care and use of College resources and facilities
- attending and participating in staff and department meetings, and professional learning events
- developing individual professional goals, aligned with Departmental goals and endorsed by the Head of Department, and actively working to achieve these goals
- managing student behaviour within the classroom and, when required,



referring concerns to the appropriate person.
- maintaining professional and collegial working relationships that help foster a supportive and academically rigorous staffroom environment.
- contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.

It is recommended that you use this information, the information contained on the College website andyour own initiative to present a curriculum vitae that reflects you, your career to date and your priorities.

Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake a demonstration lesson as part of the selectionprocess.

About Newington College

Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

Teaching staff are highly skilled, dedicated to bringing out the best in each student – and each other. They instil a breadth of knowledge in their students and an understanding of how to think and question both inside the classroom and out, as they help prepare them for life in a rapidly changing world. Newington has a community of educators who take their vocation seriously, are dedicated, supportive of each other and respected by their peers and students. We ensure the resources are available to make the most of every opportunity.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney’s humming inner west and the north shore. From 2026, the College will begin our exciting transition to co-education, welc

📌 Visual Arts Teacher (Sydney)
🏢 Newington College
📍 Sydney