North Lakes State College is seeking a dynamic and creative Head of Department - The Arts to lead curriculum, pedagogy and faculty improvement across our Arts programs. This role is integral to fostering excellence in teaching and learning, building staff capability and providing rich, authentic Arts experiences that support student engagement and achievement. This leadership role is responsible for leading The Arts faculty across the College, driving high-quality curriculum delivery, pedagogical excellence and strong student outcomes across a range of Arts disciplines. The successful applicant will play a key role in building staff capability, fostering student engagement in the Arts and contributing to the College's strategic improvement agenda through innovative and inclusive teaching and learning practices.

Job details

About Us:

North Lakes State College opened its doors in 2002 and enables students to commence in Prep and continue through to Year 12 across our two campuses.

As a unique educational College, we offer many different areas of expertise including an industry standard commercial kitchen for hospitality studies, state of the art VI experience, as well as sharing our exceptional sporting facilities with the public.

The College has established a well-planned and sequenced curriculum program that is supported by a large selection of extra-curricular activities which assist students to explore their talents, interests and abilities.

The vision of North Lakes State College is to inspire our students to reach for the dreams and succeed now and into the future.

About the Role:

In addition to whole-school responsibilities, the successful applicant will lead curriculum development, assessment moderation and faculty improvement processes within The Arts, ensuring programs are aligned with departmental expectations and responsive to the diverse needs of learners. This role is central to promoting creativity, performance opportunities and authentic learning experiences that enrich the cultural life of the College.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven leadership in curriculum, pedagogy and faculty improvement.
• Expertise in delivering engaging, high-quality Arts education programs.
• The ability to lead teams, build staff capability and foster a collaborative culture.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for every student.
• The capacity to strategically lead curriculum planning, assessment and moderation processes.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leading the development, implementation and review of high-quality teaching and learning programs within The Arts faculty.
• Supporting and coaching teachers to implement evidence-based pedagogical practices that improve student engagement and achievement.
• Leading curriculum planning, assessment and moderation processes aligned to departmental and QCAA requirements.
• Building a positive and collaborative faculty culture focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Monitoring student achievement data and implementing strategies to improve learning outcomes.
• Coordinating performances, showcases and enrichment opportunities that promote student participation and celebrate excellence in The Arts.
• Assisting the Senior Leadership Team to develop and enact the College's strategic vision and improvement agenda.
• Embedding inclusive and socially just practices within faculty operations and classroom practice.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of 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.

• MNR694025_26P - Role Description (PDF, 272KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 287KB)
  Information Package for Applicants