Secondary Teacher - Visual Arts

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Inspired Education Group seeks a dedicated Visual Arts Teacher for Reddam House Sydney to provide immediate term 1 cover for Stage 4, with potential extension to Stage 5/6 across other Reddam schools. The role centers on delivering engaging, curriculum-aligned Visual Arts lessons, collaborating with a strong team, and building positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues. You will manage resources, assess progress, provide feedback, and contribute to exhibitions and co curricular activities. The ideal candidate holds a recognised secondary teaching qualification in Visual Arts, NESA accreditation, a valid Working with Children Check, and is willing to cover lunch and playground duties. Immediate start, onsite, full-time. Tips: tailor your CV to evidence Stage 4 experience, showcase assessment design and co curricular impact, and highlight safeguarding compliance. Apply at jobs.inspirededu.com.

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Reddam House is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Visual Arts Teacher to join our innovative and collaborative school community. This teacher will leverage extensive experience and subject expertise to deliver high-quality instruction primarily to Stage 4 students for the remainder of Term 1. It offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to two growing subject areas within a progressive and academically focused school environment, which strongly values art and design. This is immediate start for term 1 cover.  For candidates with Stage 5/6 experience, there may also be opportunities to extend this contract across other Reddam schools in Sydney. 

As a high-performing educator, the Visual Arts teacher will bring a strong pedagogical foundation to the classroom to promote academic excellence and intellectual curiosity. This teacher will deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that inspire their students' love of art and design. They will foster a positive learning environment that nurtures students’ creativity, critical thinking, and confidence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver high-quality Visual Arts teaching to secondary pupils, modelling exemplary practice and fostering strong pupil engagement and achievement.
• Collaborate effectively with the Visual Arts team to ensure consistent, high-standard learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues in alignment with the school’s educational philosophy.
• Develop and implement curriculum-aligned programmes that meet diverse learning needs and maximise pupil outcomes.
• Manage classroom resources, materials and equipment to maintain a safe, organised and productive learning environment.
• Assess pupil progress, provide individualised support, and deliver timely, constructive feedback and detailed reports.
• Support pupils’ emotional and social wellbeing, addressing concerns proactively and sensitively.
• Design, administer and mark assessments, including examinations and assignments, to measure learning outcomes effectively.
• Contribute to co-curricular initiatives such as the Visual Arts retreat programme and annual exhibitions, and participate actively in school events and meetings.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, maintain accreditation requirements, and contribute positively to the wider school community.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Teach high-quality Visual Arts to secondary pupils, promoting strong engagement and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with the Visual Arts team to ensure consistent learning standards.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues in line with the school’s ethos.
• Plan and deliver curriculum-aligned programmes that meet diverse learning needs.
• Maintain a safe, organised and well-resourced classroom environment.
• Assess progress regularly and provide timely, constructive feedback and reports.
• Offer individualised support to help pupils overcome challenges and succeed.
• Prepare, administer and mark examinations and coursework effectively.
• Contribute to exhibitions, retreats and wider school activities and events.
• Participate in professional development and maintain required accreditation standards.
• A recognised teaching qualification, such as a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) or equivalent, specialising in Visual Arts.
• Accreditation with NESA. and a valid Working with Children Check.
• Provide lunch & playground cover and assist with pick up and drop off duties.
• A willingness to attend school events outside regular hours as required (e.g., performances, parent-teacher interviews, etc.).

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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