Junior School Visual Arts Teacher

Inspire Young Minds Through Art

Kindy to Year 6 - Part-time 0.4 FTE

Are you a passionate educator with a flair for creativity and a heart for nurturing young learners? We're seeking a dynamic Visual Arts Teacher to lead our Kindy to Year 6 students on a journey of artistic discovery and self-expression.

In this exciting role, you'll design and deliver a vibrant visual arts curriculum that encourages curiosity, innovation, and confidence. Through a rich blend of media, techniques, and styles, you'll help students connect art to their personal identity and the world around them.

Join a school where creativity is celebrated, and every child is empowered to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Cathedral School provides state-of-the-art facilities, flexible learning spaces, small class sizes, and extensive professional development for staff in a supportive teaching environment. With a clear focus on learning as the core business, the school values excellence and connection in all that we do.

Key Responsibilities

The key accountabilities of the Junior School Visual Arts Teacher are based on the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, and describe the Professional Knowledge, Practice, and Professional Engagement required at The Cathedral School and includes: 

• Crafting engaging, inquiry-driven lessons that spark imagination and build essential artistic skills.
• Fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.
• Inspiring students to take creative risks and discover their unique artistic talent.
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver high-quality learning experiences and programs.

What You'll Bring

• A Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood or Primary) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Registration with the Queensland College of Teachers.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong knowledge of visual arts curriculum from Kindy to Year 6.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• A commitment to pastoral care and holistic student development.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative school community.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Modern facilities and access to teaching resources.
• Salary of $36,920 for a 1st year teacher and $53,400 for a teacher with 8+ years teaching experience working a 0.4 FTE.

About the school

The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James located in Mundingburra is Townsville's only Independent Anglican School for boys and girls from Early Childhood to Year 12 and boarding students from Year 7 to 12. The school is set amongst a lagoon and lush tropical rain trees creating a wonderful canvas to inspire learning and creativity.  At Cathedral we 'educate for life-long success'. We know that this requires a well-rounded education and a focus on developing the "whole person" by nurturing the body and spirit as well as the mind. We are excited about the future and cherish the opportunity to invest in the leaders of tomorrow. 

Interested applicants who would like to be part of a thriving professional community can obtain further information by visiting our "Employment" page at

Applying for the Position

Applicants wishing to apply for the position are required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience providing 3 work references to which the school can contact. We will assess applications as they arrive, so please apply today

All staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the school, must either hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and/or be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. Applicants will be subjected to blue card screening, referee checks, identification verification, and will be required to disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.