Arts Teacher

Arts Teacher

Sacred Heart School

Diamond Creek, VIC

Primary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Visual Art

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.40 FTE)

Applications Close: 18 June 2026

Sacred Heart Primary School is seeking a passionate, innovative, and enthusiastic Visual Art Teacher to join our vibrant school community in Diamond Creek. This is a part-time position, working 2 days per week, commencing the beginning of Term 3, 2026.

At Sacred Heart, we believe that art is a vital medium for self-expression, critical thinking, and joy. We are looking for an educator who can bring our art program to life, fostering a love for colour, texture, and imagination in students from Foundation to Year 6.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a Dynamic Curriculum: Design and implement a stimulating, inclusive Visual Arts program aligned with the Victorian Curriculum.
• Foster Creativity: Cultivate a supportive environment where every student feels confident to explore their artistic potential.
• Showcase Student Talent: Coordinate school art displays and contribute to community art events or exhibitions.
• Manage Resources: Oversee the art budget, maintain inventory, and ensure the art room is a safe, organised, and inspiring space.
• Collaborate: Work alongside a supportive and collaborative staff team to integrate creative thinking across the school.

About You

• A qualified educator with a deep love for the arts and primary education.
• Highly organised, creative, and skilled at managing a bustling art room.
• Excellent communication skills with a knack for building positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Committed to supporting the Catholic ethos and community life of our school.

Position Requirements

• Relevant teaching qualifications (Bachelor of Education or equivalent).
• Current VIT (Victorian Institute of Teaching) registration.
• A commitment to child safety and the wellbeing of all students.

http://www.shdiamondcreek.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Gina Murphy

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Primary
Gender: Coed

200 Students
25 Teaching Staff
8 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

Sacred Heart Primary School, Diamond Creek, has a proud 60-year history of providing Catholic educational excellence. Known for fostering student growth, inclusivity, and faith-based values, Sacred Heart combines contemporary learning, strong community partnerships, and innovative teaching to create a vibrant, supportive environment where students and educators thrive.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter and CV/Resume to principal@shdiamondcreek.catholic.edu.au. Include the names and contact phone numbers of three referees able to comment on your suitability for this role. If you have previously worked in a school the current/most recent Principal will be contacted in reference to your application.