Pre-School Art Teacher

ABOUT THE POSITION

The position will work across our two pre-schools, St Mark’s at Darling Point and St Michael’s at Vaucluse on a part-time (0.6 FTE) basis on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

The Pre-School Art Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering the highest quality art experiences for all children attending the pre-schools, collaboratively planning with the teaching teams at each site and also helping broadly with team building, communication, resources, wellbeing and curriculum and parent engagement.

Cranbrook School teachers enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive remuneration and benefits.

ABOUT YOU

You are a progressive, globally minded, enthusiastic and dedicated educator, with the ability to inspire students in their love of learning and in the pursuit of excellence.

Capable of working collaboratively within a team to plan and deliver high quality teaching and learning programmes, and possessing an exemplary understanding of best practice, you sustain a deep commitment to implement rigorous, highly differentiated programmes in a pre-school setting.

You are an excellent communicator, creative, and able to work well with students, parents and other teachers. You are committed to continual professional development and reflection, and have a genuine interest in the growth of young people.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree or similar as approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
• NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales
• A proven passion for the arts demonstrated through teaching experience or as an artist
• Demonstrated and perceptive understanding of the role of evidence in informing teaching and learning
• Experience in digital documentation and journals
• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law, the Education and Care Services National Regulations, National Quality Framework, and the Early Years Learning Framework
• A level of mobility that supports the ability to respond to a first aid / behavioural incident
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Experience with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme would be advantageous.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 27 March 2024

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to [email protected]. Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.  

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK, VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance and be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.