Head Teacher - Creative and Performing Arts - Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Secondary College, part of the NSW Department of Education, seeks a Head Teacher to lead arts programs across campuses Leichhardt, Balmain and Blackwattle Bay, coordinating ensembles, productions and community events.

The role requires strategic and operational leadership, partnerships with schools and arts organisations, and a strong focus on equity, inclusion and Aboriginal education. Unconditional teaching approval is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic and operational leadership in planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of college arts programs including ensembles, productions, co-curricular activities and large-scale events.
• Proven ability to lead, advocate and collaborate with local primary schools, cross-campus teams, staff, tutors, conductors and state networks to broaden student opportunities.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and project management skills with capacity to design, implement and review programs that engage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of college arts programs and large events.
• Foster partnerships with arts organisations, tertiary institutions, industry and state networks.
• Collaborate with cross-campus teams to design inclusive teaching and learning programs and support student wellbeing.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Cross-campus collaboration

Event planning

Partnership development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Aboriginal education engagement

Education

Full approval to teach

Job description

Sydney Secondary College comprises three campuses - Leichhardt, Balmain, and Blackwattle Bay with a diverse enrolment of approximately 2400, including a 85 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and 529 students from non-English speaking backgrounds. Years 7-10 students attend Leichhardt and Balmain, while Years 11-12 join at Blackwattle Bay for a broad curriculum with TAFE, Big Picture and university links. The College prioritises personalised learning, equity, inclusion, and student wellbeing. Accessibility is provided through ramps and other facilities at each campus. Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic and operational leadership in the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of college arts programs, including ensembles, productions, co-curricular activities and large-scale events.
• Proven ability to lead, advocate and collaborate with local primary schools, cross-campus teams, staff, tutors, conductors, professional associations and state networks to enhance Sydney Secondary College's profile and broaden student opportunities.
• Exceptional organisational, communication and project management skills, with a demonstrated capacity to design, implement and review programs that engage and support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, develop and sustain effective partnerships with arts organisations, tertiary institutions, industry and the AECG, fostering equity, inclusion, cultural responsiveness and student wellbeing through arts and work-readiness programs.

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
• Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity. The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here .

About the NSW Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.