Head of Arts & CAPA Programs (0.4 FTE)

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 191,000; Part time

Job summary

Conservatorium High School, the state’s only Specialist Music High School, seeks a strategic Leader of the Arts (Head Teacher) to guide CAPA programs and drive high-quality teaching and performances. This 0.4 FTE role may be combined with a classroom teaching assignment, offering collaboration with the HT-Music and VET Entertainment staff to deliver music events across the school.

The appointee should have leadership, partnership-building, and strong organisational skills; a degree in music or

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to lead Creative and Performing Arts programs and ensembles.
• Ability to collaborate with CAPA teams, whole school staff, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate CAPA programs within Conservatorium High School, including music, dance, drama and visual arts.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the broader Music Program, working with HT-Music and VET Entertainment staff to ensure high-quality events and productions.
• Support a potential combination with a 0.6 FTE teaching role if needs align with Conservatorium High School.
• Oversee resources, budgets, compliance, and program delivery across CAPA.

Job description

Conservatorium High School, the state’s only Specialist Music High School, seeks a strategic Leader of the Arts (Head Teacher) to guide CAPA programs and drive high-quality teaching and performances. This 0.4 FTE role may be combined with a classroom teaching assignment, offering collaboration with the HT-Music and VET Entertainment staff to deliver music events across the school.

The appointee should have leadership, partnership-building, and strong organisational skills; a degree in music or