Teacher - Visual Arts

Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

Salary: Teacher, $85,610 - $124,016 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2023)

Position: Teacher - Visual Arts

Employer: Mount Lawley Senior High School

Location: Mount Lawley

Work Type: Permanent – Full-time

Unit/Division: Independent Public School - North Metropolitan Education Region

About the School

Founded in 1955, Mount Lawley Senior High School (SHS) is a well‑established public high school located five kilometres from Perth CBD. Our school consists of three sub‑schools (Years 7–8, Years 9–10 and Years 11–12) and offers a breadth of curriculum choices, including a Gifted & Talent Languages program, a Specialist Visual & Performing Arts program, a Music program and an innovative Aboriginal Excellence Program. We pride ourselves on strong community partnerships and a culture of high performance and high care that supports all students’ post‑school destinations, including university, TAFE and employment.

Role and Responsibilities

- Plan and deliver engaging visual arts instruction to students in Years 7–12.
- Develop and implement curriculum that satisfies WA Education Framework standards and the school’s Pedagogical Framework.
- Assess student learning, provide constructive feedback and support continuous improvement.
- Model best practice in professional knowledge, engagement and pastoral care.
- Collaborate with colleagues as part of a professional learning community and participate in peer observation activities.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered you must:

- Hold a valid teacher registration and relevant qualification in Australia.
- Have experience teaching visual arts in a secondary setting, ideally with a record of student achievement.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the values of excellence, respect, perseverance and learning.
- Be able to engage students, lead creative projects and assess work to a high standard.

Application Process

Applications are being accepted through the Department of Education’s online portal. The process is streamlined to require a single document – the department‑provided CV template. Please follow these steps:

1. Download the CV template attached to this advert.
2. Complete the template with your teaching history, qualifications, recent professional development and two brief (400‑word) character‑limited responses to:

- Professional Knowledge
- Professional Engagement

- Provide details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent line manager.
- Upload the completed CV template only to the online application.

Applications must be received before the closing date and time; late applications will not be accepted.

Eligibility & Checks

- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or hold a valid visa with work rights for the term of appointment.
- Apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Benefits and Equity

Working for the Department of Education offers competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity of our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disabilities, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Julie Simon, Associate Principal, at (08) 9265 1543 or via email at Julie.Simon@education.wa.edu.au.

Applications close: 4.30 pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 12 November 2025

#J-18808-Ljbffr