Primary School Visual Arts Teacher

A position has become available for a part-time (0.4 FTE) Primary School Visual Arts Teacher commencing asap.

Erasmus Primary School is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational school of primary education with just over 122 students. Established in 1996 by the School of Philosophy Melbourne, it is part of a worldwide network of schools that all share the same guiding ethos, which acknowledges that every person shares the same universal essence and that given the right conditions, all have the capacity to grow to their full potential.  

The school offers philosophy, meditation and mindfulness practices. All children and staff sit down together daily to eat a freshly prepared, vegetarian morning tea and lunch. 

We aim to realise our motto, Let Your Light Shine.  We aim to let the light of each and every child shine.

Visual Arts Teacher
The Visual Arts Teacher is responsible for developing and delivering the visual art program across all year levels. The Visual Arts Teacher reports to the Deputy Principal and has a close working relationship with the Class Teachers. 

Every art lesson begins from a point of stillness, heightening and deepening the experience and the ability to focus wholeheartedly on the task at hand.

Visual Art 
Artists are creative thinkers combining the knowledge of materials, tools and methods with a rich imagination or source of inspiration and deep sensitivity.

Visual Art at Erasmus aims to inspire each student with a love of the practice, sharing and observation of visual art. Working with attention and intelligence on tasks using a range of media (e.g. ceramic, pencil, lino prints, mosaics. etc.) and techniques, students experiment and explore, allowing natural creativity to flow. Real objects and works from Great Masters are key, and introduced throughout the curriculum to inspire and strengthen their knowledge and understanding of Art and the order, beauty and glory of the creation. Works of the Great Masters also show artistic skill of the highest order.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• A love of learning and teaching primary-aged children
• An affinity with and commitment to the philosophy and values of the school
• A preparedness to model and practise a Growth Mindset approach to learning
• Sound teaching and curriculum experience and working knowledge of the Australian Curriculum
• A must - Sound knowledge and practical experience of the Great Masters’ works so as to share, explain and guide students through a process of stillness, enabling the highest quality of skill and creation for all students
• Experience as Visual Arts Teacher at the primary level
• Understanding of contemporary learning and teaching practices
• Positive behaviour management strategies
• Conflict management and resolution skills
• Able to demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative team situation
• Ability to work and share in a vibrant school community
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent listening, speaking and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Capacity for self-reflection

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Develop a strong sense of connection and belonging for each child
• Support each child to master the disciplines of Visual Arts with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Respectfully and carefully support each child to develop self-mastery
• Provide each child with appropriate and meaningful work and feedback to support them in refining their skills.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Current VIT registration
• Bachelor of Education or higher
• At least 5-years’ experience as a qualified teacher
• Experience as a Visual Arts Teacher at the primary level.
• Knowledge and experience of Growth Mindset approach highly regarded.
• Knowledge and experience in working with and teaching skills relevant to the Great Masters works.

Applications, including a resume and covering letter, should be  submitted by 5:00pm Thursday 11 April 2024 to the principal, via email: **************@erasmus.vic.edu.au.

Erasmus Primary School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with Erasmus Primary School’s Child Safety policies and procedures available on our website. Erasmus Primary School adheres to Child Safe standards.