We are seeking to establish a pool of Teacher – Visual Arts for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2025 school year. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.
John Curtin College of the Arts is a leader in public education. Our commitment is to not only build capacity in students’ academic pursuits but to make each child the very best person they can be by celebrating achievements in all facets of education, using creativity to promote excellence and nurture wellbeing.
Our college caters for 1750 students from Years 7 to 12 who come to us through the seven Gifted and Talented programs run by the college for children identified as gifted in the creative domain, including; Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts, as well as through a small local catchment or participation in our Soccer Excellence Program, making the college a unique learning environment. For our enrolled students the college also goes through an additional identification process for learners gifted in the intellectual domain, and runs a dedicated program for these students in English, Humanities, Maths and Science.
As a unique learning environment, we embrace the individual differences of our students, and all staff must hold or develop understanding of gifted learners and learning difference to enable our learners to harness their personal excellence and to support their wellbeing.
Engagement in creativity and the Arts is as a vehicle for student engagement and motivation at the college. The Arts at John Curtin is as much about providing dynamic opportunities for all students (each year we produce over 100 performances/exhibitions) as it is about developing transferable life skills such as empathy, creative and critical thinking, collaboration and the ability to communicate, all important attributes for any future pathway. Staff at the college enjoy the opportunity to attend performances throughout the year.
John Curtin is proud to be a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School and works to implement evidence-based best practice teaching in line with Teaching for Impact. This provides opportunities for our staff to engage in professional development as well as providing opportunities to work with staff from other Department of Education schools to support quality teaching more broadly across the state.
Suitable applicants will support the implementation of the college’s Business Plan, be committed to whole college approaches and initiatives and have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching with a commitment to engaging with creativity in all classrooms. Adopting inclusive practices, differentiating the curriculum and building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.
Suitable applicants should be committed to developing curiosity, innovation, and imagination in every person through inspiring minds and learning for life.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.jc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
John Curtin College of the Arts is seeking to establish a pool of suitably qualified and skilled Visual Arts teachers for part-time and full-time positions that may arise in the 2025 school year. Initially we are seeking a skilled teacher in the specialist area of painting with a capacity to engage gifted learners in developing skills. As well as experience in delivering upper-school courses, including ATAR Visual Arts practical and written, and outstanding visual art skills across a range of 2D and 3D media.
The suitable applicants should possess the professional knowledge, understandings, and experience to deliver the Visual Arts curriculum to an advanced level for gifted learners and engage effectively with learners of different backgrounds and be committed to supporting wellbeing, excellence and creativity in our students.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Camilla Coverley, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9435 0700 or emailing Camilla.coverley@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- Hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and
- consent to and obtain a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A statement of up to three (3) pages, demonstrating your Professional Knowledge, Professional Practice, and Professional Engagement aligned with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the context of the position and school.
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
Please note that only the first 3 pages of both the CV and the statement will be reviewed. Any additional content will not be considered in the evaluation process.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH925375
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 25 October 2024
