Bathurst, Blue Mountains & Central West NSW
Management - Schools (Education & Training)
Scots All Saints College is seeking a Head of the Arts who will lead and promote engagement with and enjoyment of The Arts across Preparatory School to Year 12. The Arts at the College encompasses the curricular and co-curricular program of activities for Music, Pipes and Drums, Dance, Drama and Visual Arts.
Scots All Saints College is an independent, multi-campus Preparatory-12 co-educational day and boarding school located in Bathurst, Central West NSW. Our students are provided with a nurturing and supportive environment while being educated by highly skilled academic, support and operational staff.
The College is a school of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and provides unparalleled space and learning opportunities in an environment where students can develop academically, culturally, socially and spiritually.
Close to Sydney but far enough away to enjoy the benefits of regional living, Bathurst has a rich heritage, boundless natural beauty to enjoy, colour-filled and distinct seasons, welcoming churches, great cafes and markets along with a series of gorgeous satellite towns to explore. On campus accommodation may be available for the successful applicant.
Working strategically with relevant stakeholders, the Head of the Arts will develop a range of opportunities which allow students to access high quality Arts activities and gain an excellent Arts education. The role includes the integration of Arts into events and functions both within and outside the College community.
As Head of The Arts you will be leading a dynamic, experienced and capable group of staff who work closely together to provide an enriching and challenging program for the respective learning areas.
To be successful in this role, you need to possess proven knowledge and experience of best practice pedagogy in Music along with a willingness to learn about additional curriculum areas.
The successful applicant will be comfortable working in a multi-tasking environment and able to work with several competing issues and demands. Demonstrated ability of a high level of competence in the classroom is expected.
A proven understanding and knowledge of teaching pedagogy together with a wholehearted commitment to the College's Ethos is also a requirement of the role. An understanding of the AITSL standards is important for the leadership and development of staff.
This position offers a wonderful opportunity for a highly motivated education leader with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
We are open to considering applications from aspiring leaders who are looking to take their first step into a leadership opportunity and experienced leaders looking for a new challenge in a College which highly values The Arts.
The College has an expectation that all staff play an active role in pastoral care and co-curricular activities.
HOW TO APPLY
Your application needs to include a cover letter addressed to the Head of College, Mr Richard Ford, your current CV and a response to the criteria. The response document
MUST
be a maximum of two pages in length and it should clearly detail your:
Demonstrated effective leadership of the day-to-day operations in Music and one or more of the curriculum areas for The Arts.
Demonstrated success in advocating and developing an Arts program which provides a range of opportunities that foster high quality outcomes for students as well as the individual and collective growth of students.
Demonstrated success in the development, implementation, evaluation and ongoing improvement of curriculum and pedagogy.
Demonstrated understanding of the strategic and commercial considerations in running The Arts activities within an education environment.
Demonstrated ability to foster and develop positive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community.
Your application should include contact details for at least two referees who can comment on your work performance.
Early applications are invited as the College reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process. Please note, only candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted by the College.
Applications close at 4.00 pm on Monday 30 September 2024.
Preferred applicants will be screened in accordance with Child Protection legislation.
RIGHT TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA
Scots All Saints College is not in a position to sponsor entry into Australia. In applying for an Australian based position, you will be expected to already have a valid Australian work permit (permanent residency or applicable work visa). Information on Australian visas and working entitlements are available from the Department of Immigration.
The College reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement earlier than the closing date and to interview candidates as applications are received.
Applications close at 4.00 pm on Monday 30 September 2024.
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