AddressMountain Creek State High School are seeking applications for a Head of Department (Arts) to join their school community on a temporary full-time basis, until 13 December 2024, unless otherwise determined.
The Head of Department - The Arts with a focus on Creative industries manages the curricular and co-curricular programs within the Music, Art, Dance and Drama subject areas. Our school embodies a culture of high expectations, with a dedicated staff and an innovative curriculum, where students become confident, creative and accomplished learners.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Mountain Creek State High School
Mountain Creek State High School has an excellent reputation for outstanding achievements in academic, cultural, leadership, community and sporting programs. We recognise that our students require not only a meaningful and relevant curriculum but also a cleverly designed school structure that better integrates the key elements of good pedagogical practice with a pastoral care framework that best supports young people in a rapidly changing world. Pastoral care and parent engagement is fostered through a sub-school system providing close monitoring of students in both academic achievement and behaviour management and a safe secure and supportive environment for all students.
About the Role
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Leadership of our Instrumental Music Programme, a high performing team of accomplished Instrumental Music teachers, focusing on building staff capability and co-curricular learning opportunities.
- Leadership of the Programs in Music, Visual Art, Dance and Drama through the shared strategic development of a student- focussed vision, facilitated by specialist teachers.
- Development and enrichment of productive relationships with industry professionals, external stakeholders and primary schools.
- Initiation of innovative opportunities for students to learn and perform through the Programs and co-curricular offerings.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A 2-pg written statement in response to the attached role description.
We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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