About the Role:
Attention all passionate Secondary Art teachers! Tradewind is excited to partner with a great school in Caroline Springs, located in Melbourne's vibrant West, to offer an outstanding opportunity for a creative Visual Art educator. Starting in the new academic year, this full-time, ongoing position focuses on teaching Visual Arts to students in Years 7-9. The school boasts a supportive and collaborative teaching environment, modern facilities that inspire creativity, and a leadership team dedicated to fostering professional growth and work-life balance. Join a school community that champions artistic expression and nurtures students' imaginative potential, setting them on a path to success. If you're an enthusiastic educator eager to make a meaningful impact and contribute to an engaging and forward-thinking learning environment, this is your chance to step into a rewarding role and elevate your teaching career.
Key duties:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive Visual Art curriculum aligned with educational standards and guidelines under the Victorian Curriculum, covering various artistic techniques, mediums, and concepts.
* Create engaging and differentiated lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities, incorporating hands-on art projects, demonstrations, and discussions to enhance students' understanding and appreciation of visual art.
* Manage art studio facilities and materials, ensuring a safe and organized environment for artistic exploration and experimentation.
* Teach students proper techniques for using art supplies, equipment, and tools.
* Teach a range of art-related subjects, including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and digital media, to secondary students. Provide instruction in art history, aesthetics, and critique.
* Design and administer assessments, critiques, and portfolio reviews to evaluate students' artistic skills, creativity, and conceptual understanding.
* Organize and curate student art exhibitions, showcases, and displays to celebrate students' artistic achievements and promote their work within the school community and beyond.
* Collaborate with colleagues in the Visual Arts department and across other subject areas to create interdisciplinary projects, thematic units, and cross-curricular connections that integrate art with other academic disciplines.
Skills & Experience:
* Must have full Australia Working Rights
* Hold VIT registration
* Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Secondary Visual Art preferred, but graduates welcome to apply
* Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
* Commencing from Term 1, 2025 in a full-time, ongoing role
* Teaching Visual Art to students in years 7-9
* Protected planning time within school hours
* Collaborating with accessible and transparent leadership
* Salary commensurate with demonstrated expertise and commitment
The School:
* Around 1350 students spanning from Foundation to year 9
* Exceptional facilities elevating the overall teaching and learning experience
* An approachable management team and smaller team structures facilitating effective planning and support
* Abundant opportunities for professional development
Why work with Tradewind?
The Benefits:
* Work with an organisation that is relentless in securing quality opportunities in a personalised way
* Relevant and real information about roles
* No joining fees/other fees
* Resume and Key Selection Criteria assistance
* Interview tips and preparation provided
* Professional development by two Principal mentors on a consistent basis
Tradewind Australia is a specialist, education recruitment agency and is the preferred supplier of teachers for many schools across the greater Melbourne / Victoria region. We have a strong reputation for providing high-calibre teachers with fantastic contract opportunities and helping them to pursue rewarding careers. Our aim is to cultivate an excellent ongoing relationship with you throughout your growing career.
How to apply:
To apply, follow the link provided or apply on our website
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Tahlia Schueren on Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
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