Visual Arts Teacher - Preparatory School
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time
Applications Close: 6 December 2024
The King’s School Preparatory School is seeking a talented, creative Visual Arts Teacher to inspire students as inquirers, thinkers and global citizens. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of educators, utilising innovative pedagogy and personalised pastoral care.
<p>• Inspire creativity in young artists from P-6<br />• Teach in a well-resourced studio<br />• Utilise indoor/outdoor learning environments<br /><br /><strong>ABOUT THE ROLE</strong><br /><br />The King’s School Preparatory School is seeking a talented, creative Visual Arts Teacher to inspire students as inquirers, thinkers and global citizens. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative team of educators, utilising innovative pedagogy and personalised pastoral care. Our 320 acre campus provides a unique opportunity for experiential teaching, holistic adventure and professional creativity. There are extensive opportunities for professional learning, mentorship and development.<br /><br /><i><strong>Please note, this opportunity is a permanent full time opportunity at The King's Preparatory School in North Parramatta commencing Term 1, 2025.</strong></i><br /><br /><strong>ABOUT YOU </strong> <br /> <br />The School values humility, honesty, respect, responsibility, integrity, compassion, excellence and gratitude. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned with these values.<br /><br />The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate:<br /><br />• The ability to develop strong relationships with students and a passion for boys’ education<br />• Expertise in teaching Visual Arts using a variety of media<br />• A high level of pedagogical understanding in both inquiry and explicit teaching<br />• An excellent understanding of assessment informed practice<br />• Strong communication skills<br />• A high level of collaborative practice<br />• A commitment to professional learning and continuous improvement<br />• Ability to contribute to the School community through involvement in Co-curricular activities<br /><br /><strong>ABOUT US</strong><br /><br />The King’s School, Australia's oldest independent school, is a Christian community that seeks to make an outstanding impact for the good of society. The staff at King's are supportive and enthusiastic professionals, who respect the Christian ethos of the School and contribute in a way that balances the needs of the School and the staff's unique talents and interests. Our team is focused on developing Global Thought Leaders through developing Academic Excellence with Character Development in the context of Christian Community.<br /><br /><strong>HOW TO APPLY</strong><br /><br />To apply for this position, please submit a resume and brief covering letter (no longer than two pages) which addresses:<br /><br />a) the reason for your interest<br />b) how your skills and experience suit the role<br /><br />To access the position description and/or to find out more information about the role please visit the King’s careers page.<br /><br />The King's School has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, the wellbeing of children and protecting children from abuse. To ensure the safeguarding of our students, all employees must have a current Employee Working with Children Check before commencing work. In addition, included throughout the recruitment process are checks of suitability for employment with children.<br /><br /><i><strong>Applications close 6 December 2024</strong></i>.<br /><br />To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact People and Culture by email employment@kings.edu.au<br /><br />Please note, applications will not be accepted via email.</p>