VISUAL ARTS TEACHER

Join a flourishing Creative and Performing Arts faculty where creativity, excellence and relationships matter.

Presbyterian Ladies' College Armidale is seeking an outstanding Visual Arts teacher who is passionate about inspiring young women to think creatively, develop technical excellence and discover confidence through artistic expression. Whether you are an experienced Stage 6 teacher or an emerging educator with exceptional potential, we invite applications from teachers who wish to contribute to a vibrant Christian learning community.

ABOUT PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' COLLEGE ARMIDALE PLC

Armidale has educated young women of courage and character since 1887. As the only independent all-girls day and boarding school in northern NSW, the College offers a unique educational environment where girls are known, challenged and enabled to flourish.

WHY JOIN PLC ARMIDALE?

• Outstanding Creative and Performing Arts faculty
• Excellent facilities and specialist art spaces
• Small class sizes
• Strong culture of collaboration
• Commitment to professional learning
• Beautiful regional city with outstanding lifestyle
• Opportunity to shape girls' education in an innovative Christian school.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will:

• Teach inspiring Visual Arts lessons across Years 7–12
• Mentor Stage 6 Visual Arts students through Body of Work development
• Support exhibitions and showcases of student art making
• Contribute to co-curricular activities across the College
• Work collaboratively within an innovative CAPA faculty
• Engage in pastoral care and wellbeing activities for students.

In your first year you will

• Build strong positive relationships with students
• Contribute to the Visual Arts program
• Support Stage 6 students
• Participate in College life
• Contribute to exhibitions and community events.

We are seeking a teacher who values relationships, believes in the potential of every girl and enjoys contributing to a collaborative learning community.

SELECTION CRITERIA ESSENTIAL

• NESA accreditation
• Recognised teaching qualification with Visual Arts specialisation
• Teaching experience and commitment to professional growth
• Strong understanding of NESA syllabuses
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to values and ethos of a Christian school.

DESIRABLE

• Stage 6 Visual Arts experience
• Confidence using technology and digital platforms
• Experience programming, teaching and assessing student learning of Visual Arts courses.
• Familiarity supporting students with diverse learning needs.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY

The successful applicant will be responsible to the Principal, through the Head of Senior School with faculty reporting through the Head of CAPA (Creative and Performing Arts).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Applications lodged by close of business Friday, 31 July 2026.
• Interviews will be held in person or via Zoom
• Current employer or Principal may be contacted in addition to referees nominated.

Applications are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Suitable candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing date, and the College reserves the right to appoint before applications officially close.

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