Head of Visual Arts — Curriculum Leader & Innovator

Pymble Ladies' College Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor groups

PD support

Study assistance

Reduced teaching loads

Salary packaging

Staff wellbeing

Discounted school fees

Transport access

Pymble Discounts

Job summary

Pymble Ladies' College is seeking an inspiring and experienced educator to lead our Visual Arts Department as Head of Learning Area, Visual Arts. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Deputy Principal, Academic (K-12) and focuses on strategic direction, curriculum design, classroom pedagogy, assessment and reporting to improve student outcomes.

The successful candidate will work with Stage and Subject Co-ordinators, Directors of Studies, and other curriculum leaders to drive excellence

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design, classroom pedagogy, assessment and reporting for Visual Arts to improve student outcomes.
• Oversee operations of the Visual Arts faculty and align learning with the College ethos.
• Collaborate with Deputy Principal, Directors of Studies and other curriculum leaders to drive excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum design

Staff coaching

Community engagement

Documentation

Education

NESA accreditation

Job description

Pymble Ladies' College is seeking an inspiring and experienced educator to lead our Visual Arts Department as Head of Learning Area, Visual Arts. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Deputy Principal, Academic (K-12) and focuses on strategic direction, curriculum design, classroom pedagogy, assessment and reporting to improve student outcomes.

The successful candidate will work with Stage and Subject Co-ordinators, Directors of Studies, and other curriculum leaders to drive excellence