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SalaryThe Head of Department (The Arts - Performance) leads the design and implementation of our school's Programs of Excellence in Instrumental Music, Music, Dance and Drama. This is a temporary full-time position for a period of 3 Terms, unless otherwise determined.
About Us:
Wavell State High School is a highly regarded school in the northern suburbs of Brisbane where challenge and choice create opportunities for all.
Our school enjoys a reputation for excellence in scholarship, in which learning is challenging and rewarding. Our school embodies a culture of high expectations, with a dedicated staff and an innovative curriculum, where students become confident, creative and accomplished learners. We are a community where students are able to simultaneously engage with abstract academic concepts, together with Sports, The Arts and vocational pursuits, all underpinned by a focus on individual personal development.
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 of Excellence in Music, 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 of Excellence and co-curricular offerings.
The Head of Department, The Arts - Performance, leads the school's Programs of Excellence in Instrumental Music, Music, Dance and Drama. This role works closely with the Head of Department of The Arts and Head of Department, Programs of Excellence.
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).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies. ( https://alt-qed.qed.qld.gov.au/working-with-us/induction/department/human-resources/inclusion-and-diversity#:~:text=Pathways%20to%20Parity,participate%20fully%20in%20our%20workplaces. )
