Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)Full timeFirbank Grammar School is seeking a dynamic and experienced Visual Arts leader to join our team and be responsible for coordinating and leading the Visual Arts department, with a particular focus on teaching practice and fostering a collaborative team environment.As a key leader within our school community, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Visual Arts, including our annual Art Show and supporting student learning and academic excellence.Job Details:This is an ongoing, full-time (1.0FTE) role at our Brighton Senior School Campus, commencing on January 28th, 2025, and includes a teaching allotment of Visual Communication and Design/Art. The leadership component of this position has a three-year tenure.Applications close November 29th, but suitable candidates may be interviewed prior to this date, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.Key Responsibilities:Curriculum Leadership: Collaborate with teaching staff to integrate library resources and technologies into curriculum planning, ensuring alignment with the Victorian Curriculum and subject frameworks.Operational Management: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Senior School Visual Arts department, including staffing, budgeting, resource allocation, and facilities management.Staff Management: Be responsible for all people-based needs of the department, including staffing, fostering a climate of cooperation and trust, encouraging professional development, conducting performance reviews, and providing leadership, mentorship, and guidance to department staff.Interaction with School Community: Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and faculty.Qualifications and Skills:VIT registration.Tertiary qualifications in Education and Visual Arts.Knowledge of the Victorian Curriculum and recent trends in education.Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to thrive leading a team.Experience in a similar role, inclusive of people management, is highly regarded.Commitment to ongoing professional learning and development.About Firbank Grammar SchoolFor more than 110 years, Firbank Grammar has been at the forefront of teaching and learning, providing exceptional education and outstanding opportunities to its students. We offer world-class learning programs, activities, and facilities to give our students the very best launchpad into the future. As a leading independent school in Melbourne, our students consistently achieve academically and in their co-curricular pursuits and are part of a vibrant community that supports excellence. Firbank Grammar School is committed to ensuring all relevant Child Protection and Safety laws, Ministerial Orders, regulations, and standards in Victoria are upheld.Why join Firbank?Inclusive and supportive culture.Opportunity to work in a highly regarded independent school in Brighton.Access to professional development opportunities.Cafe with barista-quality coffee and delicious meals and snacks.Use of swimming pool facilities.Salaries and packages paid well above Award level.Close proximity to public transport.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to you and your immediate family.Paid parental and partner leave schemes.Staff social groups and events.Staff discounts for incredible School productions.To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact our HR Department at . Please note, applications via email will not be monitored nor accepted.#J-18808-Ljbffr