Art Teacher (Primary)

General Responsibilities

Applicants should expect to be able to deliver the following:

• To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for assigned Art classes in the Primary School
• To be responsible for the day-to-day learning and management of classes and the safety and welfare of the students, during on-site and off-site activities
• To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education
• To demonstrate outstanding discipline-based knowledge and experience in Art across the Primary Years.
• Maintain a regular system of planning, monitoring, feedback and assessment, record-keeping and reporting of students’ progress, including the use of the Compass learning management system

Typical Activities 

• Motivating and stimulating the children's learning abilities; 
• Interacting with and supporting children, providing them with a secure environment to learn; devising and producing visual aids and teaching resources; 
• Organising learning materials and resources, and making imaginative use of resources; 
• Assisting with the development of children's personal/social and language abilities; 
• Encouraging children's creative development through art practice;
• Developing children's curiosity and knowledge; 
• Working with others to plan and coordinate work; 
• Sharing knowledge gained with other practitioners and parents; 
• Observing, assessing and recording each child's progress; 
• Ensuring the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all activities; 
• Continually learning and reflecting on current research in the area of Progressive Education and attending professional development when available.

Planning and development of Programs and Policies

• Participate in all required school meetings, parent evenings and whole school training events
• Contribute to the development and coordination of the art curriculum
• Ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice

Communication with Parents

• Initiate communication and consultation with parents on a regular basis over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional
• Use a range of communication approaches including Seesaw, email, phone call, web platforms and meetings
• Follow up with parents any concerns in regard to engagement, attendance, punctuality and behaviour

Diversity and Inclusion at Preshil

As a child safe organisation and an IB continuum school, we celebrate the rich diversity of our students, families and community and promote respectful environments that are free from discrimination. Our focus is on wellbeing and growth for all. We recognise that every child has unique skills, strengths and experiences to draw on. We pay particular attention to individuals and groups of children and young people in our community with additional and specific needs.

Particular attention is given to the child safety needs of First Nation students and their families, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, international students, students with disabilities, those unable to live at home, children and young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) and other students experiencing risk or vulnerability. 

Commitment to Child Safety

All children attending Preshil School have a right to feel and be safe. The welfare of the children in our care will always be our priority and we have a zero tolerance to child abuse. We aim to create a child safe and child friendly environment where children always feel safe. Preshil is committed to the principles of cultural safety and inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and to the safety and inclusion of children with disability, and we recognise that these principles support the safety of all children. The care, safety and welfare of students are embedded in policies and procedures which ensure a commitment to zero tolerance of child abuse. All actions and programs will maintain high ethical standards and comply with child safety standards and child protection reporting guidelines. 

School Staff and Volunteers

Responsibilities of School Staff (school employees, contractors and volunteers) include:

• treating children and young people with dignity and respect, acting with propriety, providing a duty of care and protecting children and young people in their care.
• providing a physically and psychologically safe environment where the wellbeing of children and young people is nurtured. 
• undertake regular training and education in order to understand their individual responsibilities in relation to child safety, and the wellbeing of children and young people, including ways to prevent, identify and mitigate risks relating to child safety and wellbeing. 
• assisting children and young people to develop positive, responsible and caring relationships and behaviours which recognise the rights of all people to be safe and free from abuse. 
• participate in child safety and wellbeing induction and training provided by the School and always follow the School’s child safety and wellbeing policies and procedures
• act in accordance with our Child Safety Code of Conduct
• identify and raise concerns about child safety issues in accordance with our Child Safety Responding and Reporting Obligations Policy and Procedures
• ensure students’ views are taken seriously and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives
• implement inclusive practices that respond to the diverse needs of students

Other Legal Responsibilities

All employees have a shared legal responsibility to contribute to a safe working environment for staff and students in their area. Preshil is an equal opportunity employer. 

Occupational Health and Safety

Preshil will take all reasonable practicable steps to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, students, contractors, volunteers and visitors. 

All employees

• Have a duty to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and for the safety of others affected by their work
• Should comply with the safety procedures and directions agreed between the Principal, employees and the elected occupational health and safety representative
• Will not wilfully interfere with or misuse items or facilities provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare of school employees and students 

General Conditions:

This role is a 0.4 FTE, maternity leave replacement commencing 15 July 2024 and finishing 21 February 2025

The successful applicant will be required to be VIT registered. Our school undertakes several screening tests to ensure the appropriate protection of children in our care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.