Visual Arts Teacher

Visual Arts Teacher

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Kogarah

KOGARAH, NSW

Primary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Visual Art

Contract Type: Contract Position Part Time (0.80 FTE)

Applications Close: 13 November 2025

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah

Start Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026

Application Closing Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025

Employment Type: Part-Time (0.8 FTE- Four days per week), Temporary

About Our School

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Kogarah is a warm and welcoming school community. Our community is rich in tradition and cultural diversity where families and cultures unite in a dynamic and friendly way. We value and nurture the positive relationships that develop between students, families, staff and parish built on mutual respect and trust.

As a Catholic community, we value every opportunity to celebrate our faith through prayer, liturgy and the celebration of the Sacraments. Our Catholic beliefs and values permeate throughout school life.

Our dedicated and professional staff work closely with our parents to ensure that each child receives an educational program that enables them to grow and reach their full potential. Building positive relationships, where each student is known, safe and cared for, is central to our beliefs. The school community is united through our belief in our school motto, "Through Prayer and Work we Grow".

Why Work for Sydney Catholic Schools

Joining Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) means being part of NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 74,000 students. We offer job mobility, career diversity, and extensive professional development programs. We offer:

• competitive remuneration: up to $140,855. Base salary: $87,550 - $125,763
• salary packaging up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees
• ongoing training & professional development
• discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing products & more
• generous Employee Referral Program.

About You

As a Visual Arts Teacher, you will inspire students through engaging, student-centered teaching within a Catholic learning environment. You'll bring:

• expertise in developing a K-6 Curriculum and the application of effective learning pedagogies
• strong classroom management & student well-being focus
• ability to create inclusive, rigorous learning experiences
• a tertiary qualification in Education & NESA accreditation
• Religious Education qualifications or the willingness to achieve them as per Accreditation Policy to Work, Teach, and Lead.

Application Process

Click 'Apply' to submit your application, including:

• current CV & cover letter
• academic transcripts and statement of previous service
• three referees (including your current employer/principal).

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.

If you encounter technical issues or for any general enquiries please contact the People & Culture Services team on (02) 9568 8297 (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri).

Statement of Commitment to Child Safety

Click here to access SCS' Statement of Commitment to Child Safety and join us in creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Kogarah

KOGARAH, NSW

https://stpatskogarah.syd.catholic.edu.au/

Principal: Carolyn Yeats

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

417 Students

28 Teaching Staff

9 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School

At St Patrick's Primary School Kogarah we provide a learning environment that is rigorous and challenging, and rich in creativity and collaboration to allow students to grow and become exceptional, resilient learners.