Teacher Creative Arts

Location

Sydney Region

Closing Date

12-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Asquith Girls High School is committed to developing independent and responsible learners and leaders, able to work cooperatively as future citizens. The school prides itself on its holistic approach to education and enjoys a high standing in its community. There are many opportunities for students to achieve personal excellence in the areas of academic studies, sports, leadership, performing and creative arts, citizenship, and co‑curricular activities. The effective implementation of PERMA, Restorative Justice and Mediation practices, and the Asquith Individualised Mentoring Coach initiative continue to be our major priorities in our future‑focused teaching and learning culture for every student to achieve and thrive. The excellent academic and extra‑curricular achievements of our 600 students reflect the hard work and dedication of our caring and professional staff. Our school community is highly engaged and contributes to whole‑school decisions and endorses the school's Strategic Directions. In 2026 the school will transition to a co‑educational setting starting with years 7, 9 and 11.

Additional information about the school, including the Annual Report 2024 and Asquith Girls High School 2022‑2026 Strategic Excellence Plan are available on the school's website: http://www.asquithgir-h.schools.nsw.edu.au.

Contact Phone: 9477 6411
Contact School Admin: 99999999

Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach Visual Arts, Music & Music Extensions 1 & 2.

- Demonstrated expertise in Visual Arts and Music for Years 7–12, with the ability to design and deliver high‑quality, inclusive programmes and assessments that foster creativity, develop students’ technical and expressive skills, and effectively cater to a range of abilities, including extension opportunities for high‑potential and gifted learners.

- Proven ability to inspire and elevate the profile of Visual Arts and Music within the school and the wider community, providing students with opportunities to perform, exhibit, and gain recognition locally and regionally.

- Strong commitment to student‑focused and inclusive learning, and creating a safe, supportive learning environment through extensive knowledge of differentiation and learner engagement strategies where all students are encouraged to participate, take creative risks, and develop confidence.

- Exemplary communication and collaborative skills, including the capacity to develop and lead extracurricular programmes in visual arts and music, and to form community partnerships that enhance student learning and strengthen the school’s reputation in the area of Creative and Performing Arts.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high‑quality public education to two‑thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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