Learning Leader for Creative and Performing Arts and Technology

Putaruru College; Putaruru; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Putaruru College in New Zealand seeks an innovative Learning Leader for Creative and Performing Arts and Technology. You will lead Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts and Technology, driving creativity, student engagement and achievement across the department.

The role focuses on pedagogical leadership, supporting teachers with evidence-informed practice and using assessment data to tailor student learning.

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner who is student-centred and committed to continuous improvement.
• Values relationships, belonging, achievement and high expectations within the college community.
• Ready to lead the CPA and Technology department, inspiring staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership across Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Technology.
• Lead a collaborative department that values creativity, innovation and student achievement.
• Support teachers to develop engaging and evidence-informed teaching practice.
• Use achievement and assessment information to identify student needs and progress.
• Promote opportunities for students to develop artistic skills and creative thinking through activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, whanau and colleagues.
• Contribute actively to the wider life and leadership of the College.

Job description

Putaruru College is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and relational leader to join our team as Learning Leader for Creative and Performing Arts and Technology.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Arts teacher and leader who is passionate about creativity, student engagement and achievement. The successful applicant will lead a department spanning Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts, and Technology inspiring students to explore their creativity, develop their talents and express themselves through a range of artistic disciplines.

About the role

• Provide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership across Visual arts, Performing arts and Technology
• Lead a collaborative department that values creativity, innovation and student achievement
• Support teachers to develop effective, engaging and evidence informed teaching practice
• Use achievement and assessment information to identify student needs, strengthen learning and support progress
• Promote opportunities for students to develop their artistic skills, confidence and creative thinking through creative thinking through classroom learning and wider College activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, whanau and colleagues
• Contribute actively to the wider life and leadership of the College

Who we are looking for

• An outstanding classroom practitioner who is student centred, solution-focused and committed to continuous improvement.
• At Putaruru College we value relationships, belonging, achievement and high expectations. We are proud of our students and our community and want a leader who will champion this area, creating meaningful learning opportunities making a positive contribution to a positive ambitious College Culture.
• If you are ready to lead our CPA and Technology department, inspire staff and students and help our learners discover and develop their creative potential, we would love to hear from you.

Reporting To: Senior Leader: Curriculum

Responsible For: Teachers within Creative Performing Arts and Technology