About the Opportunity
Status: Permanent position - 0.6 FTE to Full Time
Faculty: Art & Design
Commencement Date: Term 1, 2026
Position Location: Burgmann Anglican School, 4 The Valley Avenue, Gungahlin
Line Management: This position will be responsible to the Head of Senior School through the Art & Design Faculty Leader and ultimately to the Principal.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver curriculum in your subject area for students in Years 9 to 12
* Prepare and maintain quality teaching and learning materials
* Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to faculty planning
* Participate in curriculum review and development
* Engage in professional development activities and whole-school initiatives
* Build positive relationships with students and families
* Contribute to the school's co-curricular program (as required)
* Support the Christian ethos of an Anglican school
Pastoral Care
All Senior School teachers are also Pastoral Care teachers. In this role, you will:
* Lead a Pastoral Care group and build strong, respectful relationships
* Monitor student uniform, conduct and general wellbeing
* Deliver the school's Pastoral Care curriculum
* Communicate with families regarding academic and pastoral matters
* Undertake relevant administration and reporting tasks
Selection Criteria
* A relevant teaching qualification and experience teaching Design Technology to Senior School students
* A passion for effective teaching, learning and an innovative mind set
* Familiarisation with a variety of workshop machinery and technology (eg. CNC router, 3D printers, lathes, etc)
* The ability to teach another subject is advantageous (eg. Media, Engineering or other)
* An understanding of positive education theory and practices
* An interest in working with adolescents
* The ability to differentiate the teaching program to address students' learning styles and varied academic needs
* A willingness to participate in curriculum development and professional development
* Expertise or interest in the emotional, social and physical development of adolescents
* Experience in the meaningful integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) into the curriculum
* Experience in teaching students with special learning needs
Your Opportunity Awaits
If you're ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young learners and be part of a dynamic educational community, Burgmann Anglican School is the place for you.
Join our team and take the next step in your professional career. We look forward to welcoming you to Burgmann Anglican School
Burgmann Anglican School is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Salary, Terms and Conditions
The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement Salary will be determined according to qualifications and years of experience.
The Application
Applicants should provide the following documents:
* Covering letter, addressing the criteria listed above and outlining how you would approach the position (no more than 3 pages in length)
* Curriculum vitae (no more than 4 pages)
* A certified copy of your academic transcript
* Teacher Quality Institute registration. More information about registration is available at
* Working with Vulnerable People check
* Details of three professional referees
Applications close: Friday, 24 October 2025
An early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received.