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Visual Arts Teacher – Primary School

Holy Child School

Principal:  Mr Alan Smith

Enquiries:  xvizzini@hcdallas.catholic.edu.au

Applications Close: 02/02/2026

Position: Teaching

Type: Fixed Term

Hours per Week: Part-time


Role Description/Criteria

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver a high-quality Visual Arts program aligned with theÌýVictorian Curriculum (The Arts – Visual Arts) across Foundation to Year 6.
  • Use theÌýÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Vision for Instruction to ensure clarity, scaffolding, explicit modelling, guided practice, and high expectations.
  • Implement theÌýÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Vision for Engagement by fostering creativity, student agency, rich dialogue, and collaborative studio practices.
  • Teach a range of artistic forms including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, textiles, collage, construction, and digital art.
  • Differentiate learning based on assessment evidence to support diverse learners, including students with EAL backgrounds.
  • Curate displays, exhibitions, and whole-school arts experiences that celebrate creative expression.
  • Foster a safe, inspiring, and well-organised art studio environment.
  • Collaborate with staff to connect the Arts program with whole-school priorities and community events.

Essential Attributes

  • Deep knowledge of Visual Arts pedagogies and contemporary art practices.
  • Ability to design sequential learning experiences that develop technical skills and creative thinking.
  • Strong understanding of working with multicultural learners, including EAL students.
  • Positive and proactive behaviour management strategies.
  • A commitment to continuous professional growth and reflective teaching.

Desired Skills

  • Experience facilitating school-wide arts events, exhibitions, or community art projects.
  • Confidence using digital tools and technologies in visual arts learning.

Special Requirements

  • Commitment to Catholic education and the safety and wellbeing of all children.
  • Current VIT registration.
  • Current accreditation to teach in a Catholic School or aÌý willingness to gain Accreditation to Teach Religious Education .

Alignment with Holy Child Primary School’s ethos, child safety policy, and ÃÛÌÒÊÓÆµ Code of Conduct.

We welcome applications from educators eager to contribute to a vibrant and supportive school community.

Please include three professional referees with contact details, including mobile phone numbers.

Holy Child Primary School is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children in our care.

Why Join Us?

  • Supportive Community: Be part of a collaborative and supportive school environment.
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous professional development.
  • Flexible Terms: Negotiable contract terms to suit your professional needs.

The applicants may choose to directly apply to the Principal Alan Smith (principal@hcdallas.catholic.edu.au)

Applications in writing close on the 2nd February 2026 at 4:00pm

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Application Procedures

https://vcea.catholic.edu.au/positions-vacant/visual-arts-teacher-primary-school/

Details:

Address: 227 Blair Street
Dallas

Phone: 9309 1620

Website: 

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