CAPA Arts Leader & School Programs Director

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is seeking a Leader of the Arts to provide strategic and operational leadership across CAPA programs in a designated school. This senior, non-teaching executive role supports high-quality teaching and performance opportunities for students across music, dance, drama and visual arts, aligning with the school’s priorities and community engagement.

You will collaborate with staff, students and partners to drive ensembles, productions and events while

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• Education leadership skills to build capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the department’s Aboriginal education policy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic and operational leadership across Creative and Performing Arts programs, including the development, coordination, and evaluation of ensembles, curation, productions, co-curricular programs, and large-scale arts events.
• Proven ability to lead collaboratively with CAPA teams, whole school staff, tutors, specialist practitioners, professional associations, and state networks, while mentoring and supporting all staff to strengthen professional practice and program delivery.
• High-level organisational, communication, and collaborative project management skills, with the capacity to design and manage whole school systems for theapplication process/auditions and workshops, events, logistics, budgets, compliance, and resource management.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain partnerships with arts organisations, tertiary institutions, and industry professionals, while promoting equity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness, and student wellbeing within arts programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum design

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Team mentoring

Education

Teacher qualification

Approval to teach NSW

Job description

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design is seeking a Leader of the Arts to provide strategic and operational leadership across CAPA programs in a designated school. This senior, non-teaching executive role supports high-quality teaching and performance opportunities for students across music, dance, drama and visual arts, aligning with the school’s priorities and community engagement.

You will collaborate with staff, students and partners to drive ensembles, productions and events while