Primary Art Teacher

Arlington Campus 

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General Responsibilities

Applicants should expect to be able to deliver the following:

• To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for assigned Art classes in the Primary School
• To be responsible for the day-to-day learning and management of classes and the safety and welfare of the students, during on-site and off-site activities
• To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education
• To demonstrate outstanding discipline-based knowledge and experience in Art across the Primary Years.
• Maintain a regular system of planning, monitoring, feedback and assessment, record-keeping and reporting of students’ progress, including the use of the Compass learning management system

Typical Activities 

• motivating and stimulating the children's learning abilities; 
• interacting with and supporting children, providing them with a secure environment to learn; devising and producing visual aids and teaching resources; 
• organising learning materials and resources, and making imaginative use of resources; 
• assisting with the development of children's personal/social and language abilities; 
• encouraging children's creative development through art practice;
• developing children's curiosity and knowledge; 
• working with others to plan and coordinate work; 
• sharing knowledge gained with other practitioners and parents; 
• observing, assessing and recording each child's progress; 
• ensuring the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities; 
• continually learning and reflecting on current research in the area of Progressive Education and attending professional development when available.

Planning and development of Programs and Policies

• Participate in all required school meetings, parent evenings and whole school training events
• Contribute to the development and coordination of the art curriculum
• Ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice

Communication with Parents

• Initiate communication and consultation with parents on a regular basis over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional
• Use a range of communication approaches including Seesaw, email, phone call, web platforms and meetings
• Follow up with parents any concerns in regard to engagement, attendance, punctuality and behaviour

General Conditions:

This role is a 0.4 FTE, maternity leave replacement commencing 15 July 2024 and finishing 21 February 2025

The successful applicant will be required to be VIT registered. Our school undertakes several screening tests to ensure the appropriate protection of children in our care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.


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