The core role of the Teacher-Lecturer position is to deliver engaging and relevant education programs about the Gallery's collection and exhibitions. The position primarily addresses Years 7-12 students and teachers through programs including Discussion Tours, Artist Workshops, Studio Sessions and Study Mornings, but also audiences including K-6 and tertiary students and adults and families for selected programs. Teacher-Lecturers work closely with the Coordinators of Education to provide engaging and enjoyable, interpretive and educational programs which explore issues relevant to the Gallery, Visual Arts and selected New South Wales Department of Education curriculum. There are currently fifteen Teacher Lecturers working across a wide variety of programs. The focus of the position is to:
Explore, interpret and contextualise the exhibitions and collections at the Gallery.
Engender an appreciation and enjoyment of original art objects, the gallery as a public resource and the value of the Visual Arts.
Maintain on-going research of the Gallery's collection, exhibitions, museology, visual arts education and other related areas.
Facilitate the communication of feedback to the Coordinators of Education on the appropriateness and suitability of programs for the education audiences the Gallery is engaging.
Attend and contribute to quarterly education professional development meetings.
Support and assist Coordinators of Education with program and resource development. Biannually, the Gallery interviews up to 10 people, usually in mid to late March, with up to 5 selected for training and assessment to become Teacher Lecturers, in the April school holidays. The next intake will be in 2010. Find out more about becoming a Teacher Lecturer.
View the Position Overview, Position Description and Selection Criteria.
Critical Friends
Years 7-12 Visual Arts Teachers Advisory groupCritical Friends are the Years 7-12 Visual Arts Teachers Advisory Group that consult with the Gallery on education programs, resources, the education audiences' needs and wider visual arts education issues. There are nine Critical Friends, outstanding teachers from a diverse range of schools including, metropolitan and regional, public and independent, with a variety of interests, specialisations and experiences in their teaching careers who are invited to participate in the group with the Senior Coordinator of Education Programs. Critical Friends volunteer their time to meet once a school term for tenure of two years. Critical Friends 2008 - David Needham, Moriah College
- Peter Wootten, Dulwich High School of Visual Art and Design
- Sean O’Keefe, Lithgow High School
- Kathleen Hannigan, Fairfield High School
- Meg Lomm, SCEGGS Redlands
- Karen Profilio, North Sydney Girls High School
- David Needham, Moriah College
- Andrew Thompson, International Grammar School
- Annette Mauer, Epping Boys High School
See Past Critical Friends > In acknowledgement of their time and commitment, Critical Friends receives a range of benefits including:
- Free entry to all paying exhibitions.
- Free entry to all Teacher Professional Development programs.
- Access to the Gallery's education research files and support material.
- Opportunity to present in key education programs including Focus Fest and Teachers Days.
- Contribute to the development of education resources including education kits and the website. Years 7-12 Visual Arts Teachers who are interested in participating in Critical Friends should contact the Senior Coordinator of Education Programs.
Partners, Grants and Sponsors
Partners in Teacher Professional Development programs at the Gallery
Partners in the New Word Order Prize for Student Critical Writing on the Visual Arts In its various incarnations, Art & Australia has enjoyed a long and rich history as Australia's premier art journal. The magazine continues to evolve, focusing now on the latest developments in Australian and international contemporary art, and on encouraging emerging artists. The quarterly publication approaches art in innovative and daring ways, continuing to seek the highest quality writers and reproduction values, while retaining a respect for traditional art history.
Partners in the biannual Gallery Educators Course and regional Galleries Mentorship Program
Partners in the Archibald Prize Online Education Kit Museums & Galleries NSW (MGnsw) is the key development agency for the museum and gallery sector in NSW. MGnsw's core roles is to develop an agreed strategic direction (leading), to broker supportive relationships (facilitating) and to develop and deliver programs and services (providing) for the sector.
Grant for Artside-In! Outreach Program for disadvantaged Visual Arts students The Caledonia Foundation's primary focus is on areas related to young Australians. The Caledonia Foundation will typically direct contributions to organisations that focus on the advancement, wellbeing and welfare of the children and youth of Australia. Under the umbrella of "young Australians", the key areas of focus will include: education, training and social welfare. 
Clayton Utz, Partners in Access Programs. Clayton Utz is recognised as one of Australia's most successful law firms, with a reputation for being entrepreneurial and fresh thinking. They are regarded as a leading legal practise in the Asia Pacific region 
S&S sponsors of the ARTEXPRESS Teachers Day International Artist Presentation.
S&S sponsors of art material for all Gallery and Brett Whiteley Studio artist workshops and studio sessions. S&S carry everything your school, shop or customers could possibly need. They carry the latest in creative materials and the widest range of educational, decorative and fine art supplies. | 
