Visual Arts Teacher – Permanent Full-Time

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 2 November 2026

Marian Catholic College is seeking a passionate Visual Arts Teacher for a permanent full-time position. Join a supportive Catholic learning community, inspire creativity and artistic expression, and be part of our transition to a device-free learning environment for Years 7–10 in 2027. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

About the Opportunity

Marian Catholic College is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Visual Arts Teacher to join our dedicated team in a permanent, full-time position.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students to explore their creativity, develop their artistic skills and express themselves through a diverse range of visual arts practices. The successful applicant will foster a love of the arts and work collaboratively as part of our teaching team, contributing to the vibrant learning and faith community of Marian Catholic College.

Be part of an exciting new chapter in learning at Marian Catholic College, with the introduction of a device-free learning environment for students in Years 7–10 commencing in 2027. This initiative provides an opportunity to support focused learning, creative exploration, hands‑on artistic practice and meaningful connections in the classroom.

If you are passionate about Visual Arts and committed to providing engaging, creative and meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to think critically and express themselves, we would love to hear from you. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

- Plan and deliver engaging Visual Arts lessons that cater to the physical,



social and intellectual development of students.
- Inspire students to explore a range of artistic techniques, materials, processes and visual forms, developing their creativity and individual artistic expression.
- Create and maintain a safe, inclusive and challenging learning environment that encourages experimentation, critical thinking and artistic growth.
- Support students to develop their understanding of artmaking, art criticism and art history through meaningful learning experiences.
- Adhere to assessment schedules and maintain accurate records of student achievement and progress.
- Demonstrate strong pedagogical knowledge and continually enhance the learning and teaching of Visual Arts.
- Develop effective assessment strategies and differentiate learning activities to meet diverse student needs.
- Work creatively and constructively within the school community, collaborating with colleagues to support student learning and wellbeing.
- Set high, achievable expectations for yourself and your students, fostering a culture of creativity, achievement and lifelong learning.

About You

To be successful in this highly rewarding role, you will demonstrate alignment with the core purpose and values of Marian Catholic College, along with:





- Relevant qualifications and the ability to teach Visual Arts in a secondary school setting in accordance with NESA requirements.
- A strong passion for Visual Arts, with the ability to engage students in a range of artistic practices and develop their creative confidence and skills.
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to meet reporting and assessment deadlines.
- The ability to motivate and inspire students to explore ideas, experiment with materials and develop their own artistic voice.
- The ability to develop effective assessment strategies and differentiate learning activities to support diverse student learning needs.
- A commitment to creating safe, inclusive and stimulating practical learning environments.
- A commitment to collaboration, professional growth and contributing positively to the Marian Catholic College community.
- A willingness to actively contribute to the College's Catholic identity, mission and values.

If you are an enthusiastic Visual Arts educator looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we invite you to join our community at Marian Catholic College.

Qualifications and Accreditations

We uphold the highest standards of child protection and education. To be eligible for this role, you must have:

- Compliance with NSW Child Protection Legislation - Working with Children Check clearance.
- Eligibility to teach according to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
- Relevant tertiary qualification (current grads encouraged to apply).

About Us

Marian Catholic College Kenthurst is a caring community with a family atmosphere linking parents, students, and staff. We are a co‑educational, comprehensive Cat

📌 Visual Arts Teacher – Permanent Full-Time (Sydney)
🏢 Marian Catholic College - Kenthurst
📍 Sydney