Head of Creative and Performing Arts

Norwest Christian College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Remuneration and benefits package

Staff Cafe

Job summary

Norwest Christian College seeks an experienced Head of Faculty – Creative & Performing Arts (CAPA) to lead Visual Arts, Music and Drama across Years 7–12, while continuing an active teaching role. The role centers on strategic CAPA leadership, curriculum development, staff mentoring and building a culture of professional learning.

You will collaborate with College leadership to drive excellence in learning outcomes and student creativity, supporting staff growth and a positive school community.

Qualifications

• Hold appropriate tertiary qualifications in Secondary Education and be eligible for accreditation to teach in NSW.
• Minimum of five years' teaching experience within a secondary school context.
• Demonstrate experience as an effective secondary classroom teacher within a CAPA discipline.
• Experience in a formal or informal leadership capacity (e.g., Assistant Head of Faculty, Year Advisor).
• Demonstrate experience leading or supporting curriculum development, assessment practices and faculty processes.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for student learning.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and the wider College community.
• Passion for developing practice of others through coaching and professional learning.
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth; willingness to contribute to the wider College life.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the CAPA faculty across Years 7-12.
• Lead development, implementation and review of CAPA curriculum and assessment across Visual Arts, Music, Drama.
• Promote high-quality teaching and learning and improved student outcomes.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative, high-functioning faculty team.
• Coach, mentor and support staff through professional conversations and feedback.
• Promote shared planning, moderation and reflective practice across CAPA.
• Monitor student progress and develop strategies to support learning outcomes.
• Coordinate opportunities for performances, exhibitions, and community events.
• Foster connections between curricular and co-curricular CAPA opportunities.
• Contribute to staffing, timetabling, and induction of CAPA staff.
• Maintain teaching load as determined by College Executive.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Secondary Education qualifications

Accreditation to teach NSW

Job description

Head of Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) | Full-time | Commencing Term 1 - 2027

Norwest Christian College | Riverstone, NSW

The College is currently seeking to appoint an experienced, passionate Head of Faculty – Creative & Performing Arts (CAPA) to lead our CAPA faculty to support our students as we grow young people of faith, character, and purpose.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced secondary educator to lead a creative and collaborative faculty encompassing Visual Arts, Music, Drama and related disciplines, while maintaining an active teaching role.

Why work at Norwest?

At Norwest, you will be part of a supportive community where staff are known, valued, and encouraged to grow. Our Mission of Building Purposeful Lives shapes the way we teach, care for students, partner with families, and serve one another.

Located in Riverstone in the growing north-west sector of Sydney, Norwest Christian College is an independent, co-educational P–12 school committed to loving God, pursuing purpose, and building capacity in young people.

For more information, please visit ourwebsite

Hear from our staff on what it's like to work at Norwest (watch video)

Your Role

As Head of CAPA, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the faculty, promoting excellence in teaching, learning, creativity and artistic practice. You will work collaboratively with College leadership and faculty staff to develop a strong culture of professional growth, high expectations and outstanding learning experiences for students.

Key criteria and responsibilities will include:

• Ability to teach to HSC level
• Provide leadership and oversight of the College's CAPA programs across Years 7-12.
• Lead the development, implementation and review of curriculum and assessment programs across Visual Arts, Music, Drama and related disciplines.
• Provide strategic leadership that promotes high-quality teaching and learning and improved student outcomes.
• Develop and maintain an effective, collaborative and high-functioning faculty team.
• Coach, mentor and support staff through professional conversations, observation, feedback and professional learning.
• Promote shared planning, moderation and reflective practice across the faculty.
• Monitor student progress and achievement and develop strategies to support improved learning outcomes.
• Coordinate opportunities for students to showcase their learning through performances, exhibitions, competitions, festivals and community events.
• Foster strong connections between curricular and co-curricular CAPA opportunities.
• Contribute to faculty staffing, timetabling, class allocation and the induction and support of faculty staff.
• Maintain a teaching load as determined by the College Executive, modelling excellence in classroom practice.
• Promote the value of the Creative and Performing Arts within the College and wider community.

About you

We are looking for a teacher who is committed to excellent classroom practice, strong relationships and the formation of young people. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a personal faith and commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with that faith, including active involvement in a Christian fellowship.

• hold appropriate tertiary qualifications in Secondary Education and be eligible for accreditation to teach in NSW;
• have a minimum of five years' teaching experience within a secondary school context;
• demonstrate experience as an effective secondary classroom teacher within a relevant CAPA discipline;
• have experience in a formal or informal leadership capacity, such as Assistant Head of Faculty, Year Advisor or coordination of significant programs or initiatives;
• demonstrate experience leading or supporting curriculum development, assessment practices and faculty processes;
• be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for student learning;
• demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills;
• have excellent planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities;
• be able to build positive and productive relationships with students, colleagues, parents and the wider College community;
• have a passion for developing the practice of others through coaching, collaboration and professional learning;
• be committed to their own ongoing professional growth; and
• be willing to actively contribute to the wider life and culture of the College.

What we offer

• A supportive workplace where staff are encouraged to grow professionally and personally.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to the creative and academic growth of students.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits, including salary sacrifice options.
• Free annual flu vaccinations, First Aid and CPR training.
• Staff Cafe