Creative and Performing Arts Teacher (Years 7-12)

Creative and Performing Arts Teacher (Years 7-12)

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park

EDMONDSON PARK, NSW

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Dance , Drama , Music , Visual Art

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 19 November 2025

St Francis Catholic College is a K-12 Diocesan College in the Edmund Rice Tradition located at Edmondson Park. In 2025 (its 9th year), it has an enrolment of approx. 1559 students.

Location:

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 and M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing K-12 school with a student population exceeding 1500 students in 2025. The college is one school, not a traditional primary school and high school coexisting on the same site.  As such, the College is organised into Junior Years Learning (K-4), Middle Years Learning (5-8), and Senior Years Learning (9-12).  St Francis was founded in 2017 and offers new, state-of-the-art learning & specialist KLA facilities.

A temporary full time position commencing 27 January 2026 until 17 December 2026. The successful applicant will be required to teach Creative and Performing Arts (Music and Visual Arts) across years 7-12 (particularly Stage 4).

The role of the Classroom Teacher exists to support growth in faith and improvement in learning for students to reach their full potential.

ESSENTIAL SELECTION CRITERIA

• Demonstrate a deep understanding and commitment to the mission and purpose of the Catholic School within the broader Catholic Church.
• Create and maintain an orderly, safe and supportive learning environment based on the principles of PB4L.
• Apply knowledge of the diverse needs of students to support their full participation in learning.
• Ability to plan for and implement effective teaching and learning in Music and Visual Arts.
• Use a range of assessment strategies and analyse data to inform student learning.
• Demonstrate commitment to engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers, and the wider school community.

DESIRABLE SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience in teaching Creative and Performing Arts subjects, (Stage 4) subjects, especially Music and Visual Arts.
• The ability to teach Religious Education and/or in another KLA.

GENERAL CAPABILITIES

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Appropriate qualifications for teaching Music and Visual Arts
• Level B Accreditation in accordance with To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain level within the first 5 years of employment  with CEDoW. If the teacher can teach Religious Education they need to be accredited Level D to teach Religious Education in accordance with the To Work, Teach and Lead policy or a commitment to gain this level within the first 5 years of employment with CEDoW.
• The applicant must be accredited to teach with NESA.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN'S CLEARANCE

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore a Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment with CEDoW.

POSITION APPLICATION

Applicants are to complete an online application that asks to briefly address the essential criteria (equivalent to 2-3 pages) and submit a short CV (2-3 pages).

To submit your Application please select the 'Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement.

Closing date: 19 November 2025 at 3pm

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park

EDMONDSON PARK, NSW

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

Principal: Matthew McMahon

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Combined

Gender: Coed

1567 Students

79 Teaching Staff

27 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

St Francis Catholic College, Edmondson Park is located near the junction of the M5 & M7 motorways. It is a rapidly growing P-12 Diocesan Catholic College in the Edmund Rice tradition.