Pimlico State High School is seeking a Head of Department – Performing Arts (0.4 FTE) to lead curriculum and support teachers across North Queensland, including travel to Proserpine, Charters Towers and Mount Isa.

Apply now to lead and inspire performing arts across the region.

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.

About Us:

We have a very dynamic team of IM Teachers who regularly seek advice and support for the planning and delivery of the IM Program within their schools.

There is high demand for school visits and pedagogical support, particularly with our proportionally larger group of young teachers.

About the Role:

Applicants will be given the opportunity to participate with other HOD IM teachers in our statewide team days based in Brisbane.

NQ Instrumental Music Head of Curriculum (HOD) Planning and delivering cluster and regional events that align with curriculum and program delivery, with the aim of enhancing student outcomes and supporting the quality of teaching and learning within the Department's Instrumental Music program.

Providing curriculum leadership in Instrumental Music across the region to support and grow teacher expertise through targeted professional learning, mentoring, and fostering a culture of reflective and collaborative practice, particularly focussing on Beginner IM Teachers. Developing and monitoring services, programs, and events tailored to support schools and teachers, to respond to local needs and contexts, and to further improve student outcomes and build teacher capability within the Department's Instrumental Music Program.

Responsibilities include:

• 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.

Please view the role description for a full list of responsibilities.

About You:

• Applicants need experience and accomplishment in conducting a variety of instrumental ensembles.  
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Department's IM Curriculum and broad knowledge of instrumental technique and technical requirements across all instrument families.
• Applicants will require skills and knowledge in repertoire selection, assessment and planning requirements of the IM Curriculum, and proficient technology skills for the management of NQIM resources and workshops.

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 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
• 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, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  NQR687781_26T Role Description (PDF, 253KB)
  Role Description