Head of Learning - Visual Arts

Pymble Ladies' College; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor groups and professional dev

Professional development support

Staff Wellbeing team

Salary based on accreditation level

Salary packaging options

Discounted school fees

Job summary

Pymble Ladies’ College in New South Wales seeks an inspiring Head of Learning Area, Visual Arts, to lead curriculum design, pedagogy and staff development. This permanent, full‑time role reports to the Deputy Principal, Academic (K‑12), and drives strategic direction for the Visual Arts faculty in alignment with the College’s ethos.

You will coach staff, manage curriculum, assessment and reporting, and collaborate with senior leaders to enhance student outcomes and engagement across Stages 4–6.

Qualifications

• Current NESA accreditation and a deep understanding of the Visual Arts syllabus across Stages 4–6.
• Ability to lead teaching, learning, innovation and change.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and develop others and build a shared vision within a team.
• Holistic curriculum vision with personalised learning in Visual Arts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to and influence people at all levels.
• Confident presentation, group facilitation and training skills.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with clear written communication.
• Flexible, creative approach with an innovative mindset.
• Enthusiasm, energy, drive, initiative and perseverance.
• Willingness to support and promote the College's ethos and values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Visual Arts Department with strategic direction and operations.
• Align learning environment with the College’s educational philosophy and ethos.
• Model best practice in teaching, assessment and reporting to improve outcomes.
• Lead curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment and staff performance development.
• Collaborate with Stage/Subject Coordinators, Deputy Principal and other leaders.

Skills

NESA accreditation

Visual Arts curriculum leadership

Leadership and coaching

Interpersonal skills

Presentation and training

Planning and organisation

Innovative mindset

Enthusiasm and perseverance

Promoting college ethos

Job description

Pymble Ladies’ College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

The role

Pymble Ladies’ College is seeking an inspiring and experienced educator to lead our Visual Arts Department. This is a permanent, full-time position with a commencement date subject to mutual agreement.

Reporting to the Deputy Principal, Academic (K-12), the Head of Learning Area, Visual Arts is responsible for the strategic direction and operations of the Visual Arts faculty and for aligning the learning environment with the educational philosophy and ethos of Pymble. As a curriculum leader, you will model best practice in teaching and in leadership, leading curriculum design, classroom pedagogy, assessment and reporting to improve student learning outcomes, and leading the development, engagement and performance of staff within the learning area.

You will work closely with your Stage and Subject Co-ordinators, the Deputy Principal, Academic (K-12), the Directors of Studies and Academic Excellence, and other curriculum leaders and support staff.

Our kind of leader

You will display the following skills and attributes:

Current NESA accreditation and a deep understanding of the Visual Arts syllabus across Stages 4, 5 and 6.

Ability to effectively lead teaching, learning, innovation and change.

A proven ability to lead, coach and develop others, and to build a shared vision within a team.

A broad vision of a holistic curriculum and a commitment to personalised learning within the context of Visual Arts.

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to and influence people at all levels of the organisation.

Confident and competent presentation, group facilitation and training skills.

Outstanding planning and organisational skills, and strong written communication and documentation skills.

A flexible, responsive and creative approach, with an innovative mindset.

Enthusiasm, energy, drive, initiative and perseverance.

A willingness to support and promote the ethos and values of the College.

Your kind of school

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That’s why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the ‘Pymble family’. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

We offer above enterprise agreement salaries. Additional allowances are paid for co-ordinator and leadership roles. Your salary will be based on your NESA accreditation level.

We also have a range of benefits, including:

• Mentorgroups and professional development support
• Financial support for additionalstudies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)
• Market leading reduced teachingloads
• No requirementto coach or participate in co-curricular sport programs ( additional allowancespaid should you wish to be involved )
• Salary packaging options
• Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport
• Discounted school fees (where applicable)
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
• Close to public transport andnearby (street) parking
• Access to "Pymble Discounts", which is a retailplatform offering employees discounts at over 700 retailers

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, training , career progression, access to technology and best in class resources.

Our kind of process

To learn more about this position, the calibre of person we are seeking to appoint, what makes Pymble an excellent place to work and continue your journey of professional growth.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications close on 27th November 2026.

Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act and provide a Working with Children Check.

Pymble Ladies’ College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognising the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.