Head of Drama

Northern Beaches Christian School; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Christian School – Terrey Hills NSW is seeking an inspiring Head of Drama to lead our Secondary Drama program, nurture students’ creativity, confidence and passion for performance, and drive excellence in teaching and learning.

As Head of Drama you will support colleagues' professional growth, develop authentic curricular and co-curricular opportunities, including an annual School Musical, and bring NBCS's mission of Excellence in Education, Christianity in Action to life.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated depth of knowledge and interest in the Performing Arts.
• Effective and creative teaching with Stage 6 experience.
• Ability to cater for a variety of learners and needs.
• Willingness to collaborate as part of the faculty and wider school team.
• Resilience and flexibility to adapt to a dynamic learning environment.
• Evidence of a relational approach to colleagues, students, and parents.
• Effective organisation and capacity to fulfil administrative and assessment requirements of a teaching and leadership role.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Drama program and its staff.
• Oversee Drama curriculum, assessment, and reporting.
• Coordinate annual School Musical and co-curricular opportunities.
• Foster professional growth and collaboration among colleagues.
• Engage with parents and school leadership to support student outcomes.
• Manage resources, schedules, and administration for the drama area.

Skills

Performing Arts

Stage 6

Curriculum Design

Differentiated Instruction

Team Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Education

Teaching Registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Northern Beaches Christian School – Terrey Hills NSW

We are seeking an inspiring and proven educator to lead our highly regarded Secondary Drama program to nurture students’ creativity, confidence and passion for performance.

As Head of Drama, you will lead excellence in teaching and learning, support the professional growth of colleagues, and create authentic and challenging curricular and co-curricular opportunities for students to thrive (including an annual School Musical) while bringing the NBCS Mission of ‘Excellence in Education, Christianity in Action’ to life.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership
• Teaching and Learning
• Curriculum Oversight
• Communication and Reporting
• Resource Coordination and Administration
• Life of the School

Requirements (knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviours):

• demonstrated depth of knowledge and interest in the Performing Arts
• effective and creative teaching, with experience in Stage 6
• demonstrated strategies to cater for a variety of learners and needs
• desire to work as an integral part of the faculty and wider school team
• resilience and flexibility to respond to a dynamic learning environment
• evidence of a relational approach to colleagues, students, and parents
• effective organisation and the capacity to fulfil administrative and assessment requirements of a teaching and leadership role
• excellent communication skills