St Aloysius’ College is a Catholic, Jesuit day school for boys from Year 3 to Year 12. Situated in the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it has an enrolment of over 1300 students. The College is conducted by the Society of Jesus and is part of a worldwide network of Jesuit primary and secondary schools and universities.
Established in 1879, the College is committed to an education for each student that proposes Christ as the model for human life, pursues excellence in teaching and learning and promotes lifelong learning and spiritual growth.
About the Role
Senior School Visual Arts Teacher
St Aloysius’ College is seeking to appoint an committed, creative, and innovative Visual Arts Teacher to join our vibrant Senior School Visual Arts faculty on an ongoing, full-time basis, commencing in Term IV, 2025.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong expertise in Visual Arts and a commitment to integrating contemporary pedagogy and innovative classroom practices that both support and challenge students. A collaborative approach to teaching and learning is essential.
The successful candidate will bring a genuine enthusiasm for artistic expression and who can integrate it meaningfully across various units of inquiry, inspiring a passion for learning in our students. The ideal candidate will embrace an inquiry-based approach to explore diverse ideas and interests in visual art.
This is an excellent opportunity for either a recent and passionate graduate or an experienced educator who is committed to teaching excellence and student engagement.
Reporting to the Head of Visual Arts, the successful applicant will contribute meaningfully to the educational mission of St Aloysius’ College and its dynamic learning community.
Why Join St Aloysius’ College?
St Aloysius’ College offers a supportive, mission-aligned and future-focused workplace culture, underpinned by the Jesuit tradition of excellence, care, and community. Staff enjoy a range of professional and personal benefits, including:
- Mission-Driven Community – Be part of a values-based Catholic school committed to forming young men.
- Professional Growth & Formation – Access to tailored professional learning programs, leadership development, and Ignatian formation for all staff.
- Modern Learning & Staff Facilities – Brand-new teaching, learning, and office spaces designed to support innovation and collaboration.
- Support for Further Study – Financial assistance for postgraduate studies, research opportunities, and access to professional networks.
- Student Tuition Discounts – Discounts on tuition fees for children of staff members.
- Salary Packaging Options – Flexible salary sacrifice arrangements to support financial wellbeing.
- Staff Wellbeing Program – Access to wellbeing initiatives including counselling services, employee assistance, and other financial and mental wellbeing initiatives.
- Health & Fitness Benefits – Access to onsite fitness centre and the Fitness Passport program.
- Work-Life Balance – A collegial and supportive environment that promotes balance, flexibility, and meaningful engagement.
About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Commitment to the mission of Catholic education of boys in the Jesuit tradition;
- Ability to create a positive, supportive and engaging classroom climate that meets the academic, social and emotional needs of all students;
- Proven experience in teaching Stage 4 and 5 Visual Arts;
Ability to design, implement and evaluate curriculum collaboratively in accordance with College and NESA syllabus guidelines and outcomes - Proven ability to ensure teaching and learning activities reflect contemporary pedagogy, including the ability to integrate an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning and differentiation strategies;
- Understanding of, and ability to use data to analyse, report on and manage student progress, and to report to parents in a variety of ways that keep them regularly and fully informed of their children’s progress;
- Possess a valid Working with Children Check.
Application Process
Please visit the St Aloysius’ College website for more information about this opportunity, including the duty statement, selection criteria and application process.
https://www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au/our-people/current-opportunities
Applications must be submitted electronically via recruitment@staloysius.nsw.edu.au. St Aloysius’ College reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Applications close: Thursday, 28th August 2025 at 5.00pm (AEST)
Enquiries may be directed in confidence to the Head of Human Resources, Grant Smith, at recruitment@staloysius.nsw.edu.au
St Aloysius’ College is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
www.staloysius.nsw.edu.au
