Wynnum State High School is seeking an innovative and driven leader to take on the role of Head of Department - The Arts.

This is a unique opportunity to lead with impact, driving excellence in arts education, fostering strong community and industry partnerships, and supporting student success in a vibrant and creative learning environment.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and passion, apply now to join our leadership team.

Job details

About the Department of Education:

Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.

Who We Are:

Wynnum State High School is recognised for its strong commitment to excellence in the arts and its focus on building meaningful partnerships with community and industry. Guided by our PROUD values—Positive, Respectful, On Task, Unified, and Determined—we foster a supportive and focused learning environment. Located just minutes from Moreton Bay, our beautiful school setting enhances the vibrant and engaging education we provide every day.

The Wynnum State High School Arts Department is a thriving department developing outstanding artists across all Arts curriculum subjects and extensive extra-curricular excellence offerings. Our curriculum offers all Australian Curriculum arts curriculum subjects as well as senior general, applied and certificate courses. As well as a thriving instrumental music program incorporating the highly sought after excellence Music Pathways program.  The co-curricular program boasts multiple Dance Troops, C-Gen Visual Arts, Bi-annual musical and multiple community collaborations.

Step Into Your Next Chapter:

• Lead the school department to develop, articulate and commit to a shared educational vision focussed on providing quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Embed socially just practices in daily school life.
• Set high standards for student and staff performance.
• Actively participate in lifelong learning and ongoing professional development.
• Form partnerships with students, parents, other government agencies, and community groups.

Please view the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities. 

The Perfect Fit:

• You will have comprehensive curriculum knowledge across all arts subjects with a specialisation in one or two areas.
• You will lead the faculty to implemet the School's AIP priority - engaging with and responding to quality feedback in all classrooms.

Submit Your Application:

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
• Attach a 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of your mandatory qualifications/registration outlined in 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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Applicant Information Package (PDF, 245KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MSR661850_25T Role Description (PDF, 183KB)
  Role Description