Head of Arts & Curriculum Innovation

Moreton Bay College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Moreton Bay College seeks an accomplished teacher and instructional leader to join as Head of Arts, guiding Arts education across Years 7–12. You will strengthen curriculum, assessment and student engagement, while building teacher capability and leading improvement.

The role includes teaching up to three subject lines and about 0.4 FTE teaching release for Head of Arts responsibilities, with PAR allowances provided. Join a values-led environment dedicated to care, teamwork and character.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in one or more Arts curriculum areas.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Curriculum and QCAA curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead inclusive, evidence-informed teaching and learning.
• Ability to build staff capability and support consistent departmental practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary instructional leadership aligned with College priorities.
• Lead coherent curriculum planning, documentation and review across Years 7–12.
• Coach, mentor and support teachers through observation, feedback and professional dialogue.
• Oversee assessment quality, moderation, reporting and relevant QCAA quality-assurance processes.
• Use student achievement data and other evidence to guide departmental improvement.
• Oversee specialist Arts learning spaces, resources, instruments, production technologies and budgets.
• Ensure curriculum-related performances, exhibitions, excursions and activities are appropriately planned and risk-assessed.
• Contribute to the Secondary Academic Committee and broader academic life of the College.

Skills

Arts teaching

Curriculum design

Assessment literacy

Educational leadership

Education

QCT registration

Job description

Moreton Bay College seeks an accomplished teacher and instructional leader to join as Head of Arts, guiding Arts education across Years 7–12. You will strengthen curriculum, assessment and student engagement, while building teacher capability and leading improvement.

The role includes teaching up to three subject lines and about 0.4 FTE teaching release for Head of Arts responsibilities, with PAR allowances provided. Join a values-led environment dedicated to care, teamwork and character.