Secondary Visual Arts Teacher

Visual Arts Teacher - Full Time

Starting Term 1, 2026

The College is currently seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Visual Arts Teacher to support our students as we grow young people of faith, character, and purpose.

About Norwest :

Location: Riverstone NSW

Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P-12 school located in the growing north-west sector of Sydney. With the mission of Building Purposeful Lives; loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity, our community is focused upon facilitating great learning, the service of others, and ensuring that each young person experiences loving and caring relationships in a supportive pastoral environment.

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Your Role:

• Teach Visual Arts across Stages 4–6, including elective courses and senior HSC classes.
• Teach elective Photographic and Digital Media to Stage 5 and Stage 6 Preliminary Photography, Video and Digital Imaging.
• Deliver engaging, rigorous, and creative lessons that foster both technical skill and critical thinking in artmaking, art criticism, and art history.
• Support students in developing bodies of work, portfolios, and exhibition practices.
• Integrate a variety of media, technologies, and contemporary practices into teaching and learning.
• Actively contribute to the creative culture of the school, including exhibitions, performances, and whole-school events.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress, assessment, and reporting in line with NESA and school requirements.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan programs, share resources, and contribute to the growth of the Creative and Performing Arts faculty.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and apply current pedagogical practice in the classroom.
• Authentically integrate your Christian faith into your teaching practice through pedagogy and your interaction with students.
• Engage in pastoral care responsibilities, building strong relationships with students and contributing to the wellbeing culture of the school.
• Contribute to co-curricular and enrichment opportunities within the Visual Arts program (e.g., competitions, excursions, workshops).

About you:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate at interview a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including an active commitment to a Christian fellowship, as well as the following skills and experience:

• be a highly committed professional and have a desire to make a difference in the lives of students
• be an excellent classroom practitioner, communicator and have solid classroom management skills.
• proven successful experience teaching HSC Visual Arts courses;
• be committed to academic excellence with high expectations of students
• possess strong interpersonal skills, valuing relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• collaborate with colleagues in developing integrated learning experiences, be committed to their own professional learning and growth
• be pastorally minded and comfortable with sharing their faith
• have an understanding of the wellbeing needs of adolescents
• be willing to actively contribute to the extra-curricular life of the College

We offer:

• Access to ongoing professional development training.
• Be part of a supportive work environment that values the well-being of its staff.
• Work within a faith-based environment and contribute to the spiritual growth of students.
• Competitive remuneration & benefits, including flexibility for salary sacrifice.
• Free Annual Flu Shots, First Aid, and CPR training

Guidelines for Application:

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide a Working With Children Check clearance number or clearance letter and must be able to live and work in NSW.

Applications close on Monday, 22nd September 2025. Early applications are appreciated to assist the interview process. Please note that applications will be considered as they are received, and an appointment may be made prior to the application close date.