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

St Pius X College

CHATSWOOD, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Visual Art

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 November 2026


St Pius X College, Chatswood is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative Visual Arts Teacher for a temporary full time position from 20 July until 1 September 2026.

<p>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. &nbsp;The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who has the ability to inspire students to achieve personal excellence. &nbsp;</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The successful applicant will:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of our Catholic School</li> <li>Be supportive of the Edmund Rice ethos of the College</li> <li>Be characterised by a high standard of competency, professionalism, organisational proficiency and enthusiasm</li> <li>Have an ability to relate to boys and a practical knowledge of boys’ education issues and initiatives</li> <li>Participate in the Pastoral Program for the well-being of all students at the College</li> <li>Have the willingness and capacity to teach Stage 3 Visual Arts</li> <li>Demonstrate ability to create a positive, inclusive and well managed classroom environment that supports creativity, experimentation and safe studio practice</li> <li>Have strong organisational skills, particularly in managing specialist spaces such as darkrooms, photography and film spaces and photographic equipment</li> <li>Have the capacity to support students in major works, including conceptual development, documentation, and technical refinement</li> <li>Have strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a Visual Arts faculty and broader school community</li> <li>Be a reflective practitioner who engages in ongoing professional learning in contemporary art, media, and digital technologies</li> <li>Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in both teaching and student wellbeing</li> <li>Be an innovative and engaging classroom practitioner</li> <li>Effectively&nbsp;integrate technology in teaching and learning</li> <li>Preferably have experience teaching photography, film and digital programs such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro and Indesign</li> <li>Differentiate the curriculum to suit the student needs</li> <li>Willingness to engage in ongoing professional learning</li> <li>Have the ability to maintain high standards for students, colleagues and the College.</li> </ul> <p>visit the College website for more information and details on how to apply:<br><a href="http://www.spx.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.spx.nsw.edu.au</a></p>