Visual Art Teacher

• We are seeking a part-time visual art teacher
• deliver the academic program in a way that fosters the pursuit of excellence
• an exciting opportunity to work with a team committed to making a difference to the lives of children.

About the School

Canberra Grammar School is a leading co-educational independent Anglican School founded in 1929. The School’s main campus is set on 20 hectares at the foot of Red Hill, just south of Lake Burley Griffin, close to Parliament House and the lively social precincts of Manuka and Kingston.

CGS is committed to delivering the highest standard of education, inspiring students to achieve personal excellence within a warm and inclusive community environment. The School is a vibrant and rewarding workplace with a strong commitment to professional learning and to nurturing excellent conditions in a superb campus environment. The School employs staff who are passionate and energetic in their profession and who place student learning and wellbeing at the forefront of all they do.

Benefits of Working at CGS

CGS is an employer that promotes staff excellence and offers a range of additional benefits, including:

• A highly competitive salary and superannuation of 12% (for permanent staff)
• Attractive salary packaging arrangements
• Complimentary barista-made coffee daily
• Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches
• Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenza vaccinations
• Employee assistance programmes
• School fee concessions
• Staff awards programme and generous professional development funding.

About the Role

This role is a short-term, part-time contract from Term 4 2022 until the end of Term 3 2023. The successful candidate will teach visual art across a variety of levels from Year 1 to Year 5. The Primary School Visual Art Teacher has a responsibility to the Head of Primary to exercise the purpose and values of the School in and out of the classroom.

About You

You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following:

• Proven experience to develop innovative visual art programmes to achieve outstanding academic results for all students.
• The ability to work collaboratively with other members of staff and lead others.
• PYP experience or an understanding of Inquiry pedagogy.
• Administrative and organisational skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to the full life of an independent school and a willingness to engage in School activities out of regular hours.

How to Apply

1. Visit CGS.ACT.EDU.AU/EMPLOYMENT to access the position description.
2. Please click ‘Apply’ button and submit the following documents:

• Cover letter (addressing the selection criteria on the Position Description)
• Resume/CV

CGS is proud to be a School that takes child protection very seriously. All candidates for roles at Canberra Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.