Primary Teacher
Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)
Applications Close: 5 March 2026
Primary Art Teacher (Graduates Encouraged) Part Time (0.8 FTE), Permanent position commencing immediately $73,800-$104,800 per annum (based on 0....
<p><strong>Primary Art Teacher (Graduates Encouraged) </strong></p>
<p><strong>Part Time (0.8 FTE), Permanent position commencing immediately</strong></p>
<p><strong>$73,800-$104,800 per annum (based on 0.8 FTE) depending on experience</strong></p>
<p><strong>Kewarra Beach Campus</strong></p>
<p>Are you a passionate Primary Art Teacher ready to inspire young minds through the creativity of Art? Trinity Anglican School invites you to join our vibrant learning community where creativity, collaboration, and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. In this dynamic role, you’ll implement best-practice curriculum, lead or assist in vibrant visual art programs including our TAS Art Studios (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, digital art and mixed‑media), and coordinate exhibitions that showcase student talent.</p>
<p>You’ll nurture the whole child; physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively, while celebrating diversity and fostering a respectful, inclusive environment. With strong support from families and colleagues, and opportunities to contribute to exciting co-curricular events and productions, you’ll help shape lifelong learners through the creativity of art. Come make a meaningful impact at Trinity Anglican School, where your passion meets purpose.</p>
<p><strong>Is TAS for me? Inspiring the Curious.</strong></p>
<p>You're passionate about providing students with the tools to explore and develop a deep appreciation for visual art, creative techniques, and artistic expression across our art programs. You're excited about working in an environment that nurtures the individual strengths of students and fosters their artistic curiosity as they grow into confident young creators. As a professional educator, you thrive when provided with the flexibility to individualise learning for each student. </p>
<p>This is a wonderful opportunity to join one of the premier teaching teams in Queensland. Founded in 1983, Trinity Anglican School (TAS), located in Cairns, inspires young men and women to be the best they can be. </p>
<p><strong>Is this you?</strong></p>
<p>Whilst implementing ‘best practice’ curriculum in teaching areas to support the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of the students, you will work collaboratively with the campus Curriculum Coordinator to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and develop cooperative relationships that ensure the smooth operation of the Primary School. You will also work collaboratively with the pastoral care coordinator to ensure the wellbeing of TAS students.</p>
<p>In addition to a strong commitment to continuous improvement in conjunction with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL), you will apply the Art and Science of Teaching (ASOT) by Robert Marzano and Essential Skills of Classroom Management (ESCM) which underpin the school’s pedagogical management approach. </p>
<p>TAS has a goal to inspire its staff and students to be the best they can be. As a new member of the TAS teaching team, you will receive the support you need and the challenges you crave to provide the top quality education for which TAS holds a strong reputation. </p>
<p>This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and energetic teacher to work with our experienced team in a vibrant co-educational environment.</p>
<p><strong>Do you have… </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>A Bachelor of Education or appropriate tertiary/teaching qualification (essential)</li>
<li>Bachelor of Arts with a specialisation in Creative Design (desired)</li>
<li>Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)</li>
<li>A current First Aid Certificate in an Education and Care environment (or willingness to obtain) </li>
<li>A CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain) </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Are you a team player who can… </strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Implement "best practice" curriculum in your core teaching area using the Kodaly methodology</li>
<li>Develop, plan, implement and evaluate age-appropriate programmes for the physical, social, emotional and cognitive needs of the students </li>
<li>Coordinate and Art exhibitions that showcase student talent</li>
<li>Maintain all school records; assess, record and report on student progress </li>
<li>Be aware of special/additional needs, cultural, linguistic, religious, gender, language diversities and socio-economic differences and treat each child with dignity and respect </li>
<li>Liaise with and support parents and actively encourage parent involvement </li>
<li>Participate in staff development days, Outdoor Education Programs, Year Level Information Evenings, Parent Teacher Interviews, Principal’s Welcome Evenings, Excursions, Musical Productions and Co-curricular activities. </li>
<li>Encourage students to be lifelong learners </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Working with students checks </strong></p>
<p>TAS provides a safe and supportive learning environment for our students and young people, and we achieve this through recruiting excellent staff based on merit and suitability to work with our students and young people. To ensure your suitability to work with our students and young people, the following checks will be undertaken as a part of the recruitment process: </p>
<ul>
<li>National Register Screen (Anglican School’s Commission Screen) </li>
<li>Queensland College of Teachers Registration check </li>
<li>Reference checks </li>
<li>Child Protection Certificate </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How do I apply? </strong></p>
<p>Please click the apply now button and upload (in Microsoft Word or PDF format): </p>
<ul>
<li>Your current résumé. </li>
<li>A cover letter advising us how you meet the responsibilities of this position. </li>
</ul>
<p>We will process applications as they come through, so please apply today! </p>