Visual Arts Teacher (temporary for Term 1 and 2 2027)

St Pius X College, Chatswood is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Visual Arts Teacher for a temporary full time position for Terms 1 and 2 2027.  The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who has the ability to inspire students to achieve personal excellence.  

St Pius X College is a Catholic Independent Years 5 – 12 boys’ school in the Edmund Rice Tradition and is dedicated to developing critical and creative thinkers who are resilient and passionate about learning. For staff, the College provides a supportive environment with a focus on professional learning.

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of our Catholic School
• Be supportive of the Edmund Rice ethos of the College
• Be characterised by a high standard of competency, professionalism, organisational proficiency and enthusiasm
• Have an ability to relate to boys and a practical knowledge of boys’ education issues and initiatives
• Participate in the Pastoral Program for the well-being of all students at the College
• Have the willingness and capacity to teach Stage 3 Visual Arts
• Demonstrate ability to create a positive, inclusive and well managed classroom environment that supports creativity, experimentation and safe studio practice
• Have strong organisational skills, particularly in managing specialist spaces such as darkrooms, photography and film spaces and photographic equipment
• Have the capacity to support students in major works, including conceptual development, documentation, and technical refinement
• Have stron…