Position Overview: Visual Arts Guide (Teacher)

The role of all Guides at High Trees Primary is to nurture the development of the whole child - social, emotional and academic growth. All Guides are responsible for fostering an emotional connection with children and families by developing collaborative partnerships to enhance inclusion, wellbeing and learning. The Visual Arts Guide is responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of a creative and innovative Visual Arts program that is intentional and responsive, allowing for children to have an authentic voice and choice in their learning whilst aligning to the Australian Curriculum and High Trees Primary’s philosophy. The Visual Arts Guide is expected to work independently and collaboratively, actively contribute to a joyful team culture and be a positive role model within the community.

Key Responsibilities

- Support children’s personal growth and development, foster an emotional connection with all children and families, and provide the space for children to feel emotionally safe
- Create and contribute to a community in which all children feel they belong, that their strengths are honoured and where risk taking opportunities are encouraged
- Demonstrate an Image of the Child that believes that children are creative, curious, conscious, capable and connected learners
- Allow children an authentic voice and choices in their learning experiences by taking an intentional, responsive and reflective approach to implementing a Visual Arts program that is personalised for each child and the collective group, including regular opportunities for cross‑curriculum connections and collaboration with other Specialist Guides and Group Guides




- Incorporate knowledge and understanding of the principles of the Educational Project of Reggio Emilia and the role of the Atelierista
- Design and maintain inspiring and engaging learning contexts that support and engage the children to use their “100 Languages” through open‑ended experiences centred on the children’s interests, research projects and community events
- Ensure children have opportunities to learn individually and collaboratively in groups including differentiated, mixed ability, same age and mixed aged groups
- Instil a deep care and passion for the environment and connection to place
- Support participation and connection with families, develop collaborative partnerships to enhance the children’s inclusion, wellbeing and learning
- Monitor, assess and evaluate learning in context with the High Trees Primary curriculum & pedagogical approaches in line with the Australian Curriculum
- Utilise consistent planning documents to develop, implement and record a creative and effective learning program consistent with High Trees Primary’s philosophy
- Maintain records of children’s progress through a range of documentation including photographic evidence, quotes, observations and annotated learning samples
- Make the learning process visible through pedagogical documentation for the children, the families and the community
- Incorporate knowledge and understanding of nature‑based,



play‑based and research project‑based learning pedagogies
- Undertake reporting to families consistent with High Trees Primary’s reporting policy which includes semesterly reports and ongoing feedback for all children
- Conduct themselves in a way that is consistent with the expectations that are held for children and in‑line with High Trees Primary’s Philosophy, Policies, Procedures & Child Safety Code of Conduct
- Undertake and maintain professional development and training as provided for by High Trees Primary
- Commit to ongoing personal development and self reflection
- Participate in all aspects of High Trees Primary, including social functions, school events, camps, incursions/​excursions, community days, team meetings and planning days
- In partnership with the Principal and/or other Team members, develop special programs including camps, excursions, events and other specialist functions
- Contribute to an innovative, collaborative and joyful team culture
- Engage in regular reflective conversations as a team about our practice, goals and ideas
- Act, seek advice and/or report on all cases of suspected child safety breaches in order to comply with Duty of Care obligations

The Successful Applicant Will

- Display that they are committed to personal and professional self‑growth and reflection, be flexible and willing to learn, unlearn and try recent approaches, be able to sit with uncertainty and be comfortable with the uncomfortable
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the wellbeing of children, how they as educators hold space for the children and how they respond to the children’s emotional needs
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📌 Visual Arts Guide (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 High Trees Primary
📍 City of Gold Coast