Job Description
About the Role:
Located in Melbourne's dynamic western suburbs, this welcoming and forward-thinking F-9 school in Tarneit is seeking a passionate and creative Secondary Woodwork/Visual Arts Teacher for a full-time role commencing mid-August.
With approximately 1,000 students from Foundation to Year 9, the school fosters a warm, inclusive environment built on collaboration, student wellbeing, and high-quality learning. As a specialist teacher, you'll benefit from well-equipped facilities, supportive leadership, and a culture that values innovation, hands-on learning, and ongoing professional development.
This is an exciting opportunity to inspire creativity, nurture practical skills, and make a meaningful impact in a school that genuinely values its staff and students.
Apply now to become part of a community-focused school committed to excellence in education and the arts.
Key duties:
Visual Arts:
- Plan and deliver a comprehensive Visual Arts program for secondary students, aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, covering a range of mediums such as drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and digital media.
- Create engaging, hands-on lessons tailored to diverse learning styles, incorporating art history, aesthetics, and critique to deepen artistic understanding.
- Manage and maintain a safe, well-organized art studio, teaching proper use of tools and materials while fostering creativity and experimentation.
- Assess student work through projects, portfolios, and critiques, and contribute to school life by curating exhibitions and collaborating on cross-curricular initiatives.
Woodwork:
- Develop and deliver a woodwork curriculum aligned with educational standards, focusing on hands-on learning and skill progression.
- Plan and teach lessons covering woodworking techniques, tool use, machinery safety, and project completion.
- Maintain a positive, safe, and well-managed workshop environment that supports student learning and behaviour.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to keep current with teaching practices, industry trends, and safety requirements.
Skills & Experience:
- Have unrestricted working rights in Australia
- Completed relevant Qualifications in Education
- Current VIT registration
- Demonstrate previous experience in teaching Primary in Australia
- Ability to provide contact details for two education-based references from within the last 5 years (student-teacher mentors are acceptable).
Offering:
- Teach 7-9 Visual Arts/Woodwork in a full-time classroom role that allows you to shape young minds and foster a love of the arts and hands on learning
- Start mid-August, stepping into a welcoming team that's excited to support your transition
- Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing F-9 school community of 1,000 students focused on collaboration, wellbeing, and student-centred learning
- Work alongside a supportive leadership team in a school that values innovation, professional development, and meaningful teacher contributions
- Enjoy a competitive salary aligned with your experience - ranging from $79,000 to $118,000
The School:
- A thriving F-9 school with approximately 1,000 students, offering a diverse and vibrant learning environment
- Supportive and approachable leadership, with smaller team structures that encourage collaboration and connection
- Well respected within the local community for its strong focus on student wellbeing, academic excellence, and inclusivity
- Collaborative planning model with consistent opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and growth
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 on the Education Permanent Team on (03) 9110-0091
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disability and lived experience to apply
