Teacher Visual Arts

Description:

Sarah Redfern High School is a co-educational, comprehensive secondary school providing exceptional learning opportunities for all. Located in the suburb of Minto, the school serves a community in the South West Sydney Campbelltown area that includes a wide range of families from diverse cultural and socio-economic groups.

Our learning community is inclusive and made up of a diverse range of learners; including academically gifted students as well as students requiring learning support. In 2020 there were a total of 686 students enrolled at the school with 62% of these students being from a Language Background Other Than English (LBOTE ), while a total of 62 students (9%) identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The school provides a safe and caring educational setting where the wellbeing of students is paramount. Our wellbeing initiatives focus on proactively supporting all students in improving their learning and ensure they feel connected to their school community. There is a strong focus on providing opportunities for leadership, enhanced learning experiences and engagement.

We are well supported by our community especially in regards to the provision of broad ranging learning opportunities focusing on a well rounded education. Our highly skilled and motivated teachers deliver quality educational programs with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy and ICT. We foster high standards and have high expectations that every student will succeed in their learning.

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach Visual Arts and Photography and Digital Media.

Highly developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to build positive relationships with students, parents and the community.

Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies and to plan and implement differentiated teaching and learning programs to maximise student growth and promote high expectations for all students.

Ability to work as part of a team, and a willingness to contribute to whole school and extracurricular programs.