Head of Department - Arts

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

Job summary

Moreton Bay College in Brisbane is seeking an accomplished teacher and instructional leader to join as Head of Arts. This role leads Arts education across Years 7–12, strengthening curriculum and assessment, and building teacher capability with a focus on student engagement and achievement.

The successful applicant will teach up to three equivalent subject lines, providing about 0.4 FTE release for Head of Arts duties, supported by a PAR allowance for five years.

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.
• Teach up to three equivalent subject lines, providing approximately 0.4 FTE teaching release for Head of Arts responsibilities.

Skills

Arts teaching

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Tertiary teaching qualification

QCT registration eligibility or current registration

Job description

• Full-time ongoing teaching position | Commencing 2027
• Competitive EBA remuneration and 12.75% employer superannuation

• Full-time ongoing teaching position | Commencing 2027
• Competitive EBA remuneration and 12.75% employer superannuation
• Leading independent girls' school

Moreton Bay College is seeking an accomplished teacher and instructional leader to join the College as Head of Arts. This role provides the opportunity to lead the quality, coherence and continuous improvement of Arts education across Years 7–12. The successful applicant will build teacher capability, strengthen curriculum and assessment practice, and maintain a clear focus on student engagement and achievement.

The Departmental Portfolio

• Dance
• Drama
• Music
• Visual Art
• Visual Arts in Practice

What You'll Do

• 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
• The successful applicant will teach up to three equivalent subject lines, providing approximately 0.4 FTE teaching release for Head of Arts responsibilities.

The PAR allowance and teaching release are provided specifically for the Head of Department responsibilities. The role will not be combined with another coordination position, project, strategy, ongoing co-curricular responsibility or additional operational portfolio.

What You Bring

• 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
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Appropriate tertiary teaching qualifications
• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Queensland College of Teachers
• Commitment to the values and Christian ethos of Moreton Bay College

Why Join Moreton Bay College?

Moreton Bay College offers an environment in which subject expertise, instructional leadership and professional growth are valued. In this role, you will benefit from:

• A collaborative and evidence-informed Teaching and Learning culture
• An extensive professional learning programme
• The opportunity to lead curriculum improvement and build teacher capability
• A 20-hectare campus in Manly West
• A values-led College community grounded in Care, Teamwork, Engagement and Character

Appointment Conditions

• Competitive salary of $92,146.35–$134,794.36 per annum plus a $27,038.12 annual position-of-responsibility allowance
• Teach up to three equivalent subject lines, providing approximately 0.4 FTE teaching release for Head of Arts responsibilities.
• The Positions of Added Responsibility (PAR) is appointed for five years. At the conclusion of the five-year appointment, the College will declare the position vacant and undertake a full selection process consistent with clause 12.9 of the Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement 2025. The incumbent may apply for the advertised position.

Salary will be determined according to recognised teaching experience under the Moreton Bay College Enterprise Agreement 2025.