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SENIOR SCHOOL VISUAL ARTS TEACHER
FULL-TIME
Cranbrook School is seeking an outstanding Visual Arts Teacher to join our dynamic Senior
School teaching team, commencing in Week 7, Term 2, 2024 or soon thereafter.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a full-time position based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill.
Teachers at Cranbrook take an active and enthusiastic part in the full life of the School,
including involvement in the School’s co-curricular program requiring work outside normal
teaching hours. Drama teachers are involved in facilitating co-curricular Drama projects.
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 have proven subject expertise and the ability to teach inclusively across a broad age
and ability range.
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
— Tertiary qualifications to teach Visual Arts to secondary students, HSC or IB Diploma
experience is preferred. The ability to teach a second subject will be advantageous.
— NESA accreditation to teach in New South Wales
— Sound knowledge and understanding of the NSW Curriculum and current teaching and
learning theory and practice
— Highly organised, detail-focused, resourceful with the ability to work under pressure to
meet deadlines
— Able to communicate and collaborate with people at all levels, with diverse
backgrounds and a wide range of age groups
— Demonstrated expertise in using data effectively to inform teaching practice
— Able to take ownership of tasks, demonstrate initiative and produce work of a
consistently high standard
— Capacity to create a motivating and engaging learning environment that caters to the
diverse needs of all learners through varied teaching strategies and pedagogical
practices to maximise learning
— 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.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 29 April 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 ***********@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au.
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.
