About MacKillop College

MacKillop is a Catholic co-educational College in the Josephite tradition, inspired by the vision of St. Mary of the Cross MacKillop. We are committed to nurturing lifelong learners who engage authentically, embrace diversity, and strive for personal excellence in all aspects of life.

As an innovative and future-focused College, MacKillop offers contemporary facilities, a dynamic curriculum, and comprehensive wellbeing programs designed to meet the diverse needs of approximately 1,820 students across Years 7–12.

About the role

We invite passionate educators at every stage of their career to join our vibrant community of dedicated Teachers.

We are seeking an experienced Arts and Textiles Teacher who can inspire creativity, foster self-expression, and connect artistic learning with practical skills. To be successful this teacher will engage students in meaningful learning experiences that develop their creative thinking, technical expertise, and confidence in engaging with art and design. Our dynamic and contemporary curriculum supports students to create artistic and textile-based works and explore a range of materials, techniques, processes, and design principles while developing an appreciation for creativity and innovation.

Your teaching will reflect a commitment to explicit instruction, differentiation, and formative assessment, ensuring that all students are both supported and challenged. You will cultivate a learning environment that values curiosity, resilience, collaboration, and attention to detail, enabling students to develop both practical skills and an understanding of the cultural, historical, and contemporary contexts that shape artistic and textile practice.

Our community of talented educators strives to prepare students for life both within and beyond the classroom through the delivery of an engaging academic and behavioural curriculum. Through rich learning experiences, we encourage every student to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and achieve their personal potential.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity however, part-time applications will also be considered. The successful applicant can commence Term 3, 2026.

Our ideal Candidate will have

• strong artistic and design capability, with a passion for fostering creativity, visual literacy, and practical skill development through contemporary arts and textiles education

• experience in the design, development, and delivery of engaging Arts and Textiles learning programs that incorporate a range of artistic techniques, materials, technologies, and design processes

• an excellent understanding of safe practices within arts and textiles environments, including the safe use of equipment and materials, sustainable design principles, and ethical engagement with artistic and cultural influences

• a commitment to role modelling respect for every student’s individuality and learning diversity need

• a demonstrated ability to foster a welcoming and safe learning environment

• a commitment to work in a Catholic Education environment.

Benefits

• our teachers are invited to regularly reflect upon and strengthen their pedagogical practice

• our welcoming and supportive culture based on Gospel Values and a pastoral approach towards educator and student wellbeing

• contemporary learning facilities, across two campuses

• professional collaboration and support, including access to a team of dedicated instructional coaches and teacher mentors

• future career opportunities with our new K-10 campus in Wyndham Vale opening 2027.

Application

To apply for this role please visit https://www.mackillop.vic.edu.au/information/employment/ and obtain an application form and position description. Applications must include:

• MacKillop College application for employment form

• a current Curriculum Vitae

• a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the position

Completed applications can be emailed to [email protected]

Applications close: 3 July 2026

Further information: Michael Trainor, Director: People & Culture on 04•• ••• 092.

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