collaborative and high-performing faculty that values excellence in teaching and learning and encourages students to explore, create and communicate through a variety of artistic mediums.
This is a Permanent Full-Time teaching position commencing 27 January 2027.
Job Description
The Visual Arts Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning programs across Stage 3 to Stage 6, creating engaging learning experiences that support students to achieve their academic and creative potential. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Visual Arts Department and across the College, the successful applicant will contribute to curriculum development, assessment practices, student exhibitions and the broader co-curricular life of the College. The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to continuous professional growth and the ability to foster positive and productive learning environments.
About You
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
- A working understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
- Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
- NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
- Qualifications and experience teaching Visual Arts.
- Demonstrated excellence as a classroom practitioner.
- Strong curriculum knowledge across Stage 3 to Stage 6 Visual Arts.
- The ability to engage and inspire students of varying abilities and interests.
- A commitment to evidence-informed teaching practice and continuous improvement.
- Exceptional communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to build productive relationships with students, staff and families.
- A willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the College.
Highly Desirable
- Experience teaching Stage 6 Visual Arts.
- Experience supporting students in practical and theoretical components of HSC Visual Arts.
- Knowledge of contemporary art practices and emerging technologies in arts education.
Why Join Us?
At St Patrick's College, you will join a thriving Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, educating more than 1,630 boys across Years 5–12. Our Visual Arts Faculty is a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to nurturing creativity, innovation and artistic excellence. Through a wide range of learning experiences, exhibitions and co-curricular opportunities, the Faculty empowers students to develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong appreciation of the arts.
We offer:
- A permanent teaching position within a supportive and high-performing faculty.
- Professional learning and career development opportunities.
- A collaborative and experienced teaching and leadership team.
- A values-driven and collegial staff community.
- Modern facilities and well-resourced learning environments.
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and families.
- Generous leave entitlements.
- Salary packaging and discounted school fees.
- Fitness Passport.
Applications close Friday 21 August 2026.
St Patrick's College is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for harm to children. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All appointments are made on merit and are subject to satisfactory employment screening. We do not welcome interest from Recruitment Agencies at this time.
School Details
St Patrick's College, Strathfield
STRATHFIELD, NSW
http://www.spc.nsw.edu.au/
Principal: Dr Vittoria Lavorato
- Affiliation: Catholic
- Teaching Level: Combined
- Gender: Boy
- 1630 Students
- 117 Teaching Staff
- 44 Non-Teaching Staff
Single School
St Patrick’s College, Strathfield is a Catholic school for boys in the Edmund Rice tradition offering a quality education to over 1,600 boys from Years 5 to 12. Working at St Patrick’s College, Strathfield means joining a community of highly motivated, passionate, professional and experienced individuals who are known for their inclusivity, expertise and dedication to our students, education and each other.
