Head of Department - The Arts - Mackay Northern Beaches State High School

Queensland Government; Mackay; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Queensland Government recherche un Arts Head of Department pour le Mackay Northern Beaches State High School. Ce poste temporaire à temps plein commence le 14 juillet 2025 et se termine le 12 décembre 2025, avec possibilité d'extension. Le candidat idéal aura une passion pour l'éducation artistique et une forte capacité à établir des relations positives avec les étudiants et la communauté.

Qualifications

• Expérience en enseignement des arts visuels et performants.
• Capacité à développer des relations professionnelles solides.
• Approche axée sur les étudiants.

Responsibilities

• Développer la qualité de l'enseignement et de l'apprentissage en arts.
• Gérer les ressources pour atteindre des résultats positifs pour les étudiants.
• Créer une culture artistique positive au sein de l'école.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Are you looking for an amazing opportunity in tropical Central Queensland?

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is seeking a focussed and dynamic leader to join a committed team as our Arts Head of Department - The Arts, on our journey to achieve best possible outcomes and pathways for all of our students.

This opportunity will suit an educator who is passionate about Arts education (visual and performing) and developing quality teaching and learning in a team environment for the ultimate benefit of student development and outcomes! Creating positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders to achieve the vision of the school while leading the Arts faculty, will be key.

If this position sounds like it is reflective of your passion and capabilities, we would love to hear from you!

This is a temporary full-time position for Semester 2, to commence from 14 July 2025 until 12 December 2025 with possible extension.

About The Department

The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About The School

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is the newest secondary school in Mackay, opening in 2013. The school took possession of a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre in 2019. The school is therefore seeking an energetic and future-focused and dedicated Head of Department to continue to lead the development of the Arts program and influence positive student learning outcomes within the school for Semester 2, 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to explore our website and Facebook page to gain a deeper understanding of our size and diverse programs, our culture and community.

About The Role

As the Head of Department Curriculum (The Arts):

• You will play a vital role in developing the quality of teaching and learning, development of a positive Arts culture within the school and developing solid strategic practices for managing resources to achieve positive student learning outcomes.
• You will have a strong student-focused approach and ability to build strong professional relationships with students, teachers, parents and the community.
  
  
  

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

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a resume (3-page maximum) including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in 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.

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.

Occupational group Education & Training