Head of Arts & Inclusion — Secondary Education Leader

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Secondary College, part of the NSW Department of Education, seeks a Head Teacher to lead arts programs across campuses Leichhardt, Balmain and Blackwattle Bay, coordinating ensembles, productions and community events.

The role requires strategic and operational leadership, partnerships with schools and arts organisations, and a strong focus on equity, inclusion and Aboriginal education. Unconditional teaching approval is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic and operational leadership in planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of college arts programs including ensembles, productions, co-curricular activities and large-scale events.
• Proven ability to lead, advocate and collaborate with local primary schools, cross-campus teams, staff, tutors, conductors and state networks to broaden student opportunities.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and project management skills with capacity to design, implement and review programs that engage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of college arts programs and large events.
• Foster partnerships with arts organisations, tertiary institutions, industry and state networks.
• Collaborate with cross-campus teams to design inclusive teaching and learning programs and support student wellbeing.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Cross-campus collaboration

Event planning

Partnership development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Aboriginal education engagement

Education

Full approval to teach

Job description

Sydney Secondary College, part of the NSW Department of Education, seeks a Head Teacher to lead arts programs across campuses Leichhardt, Balmain and Blackwattle Bay, coordinating ensembles, productions and community events.

The role requires strategic and operational leadership, partnerships with schools and arts organisations, and a strong focus on equity, inclusion and Aboriginal education. Unconditional teaching approval is required.