Head of Department - The Arts - Southport State High School

Southport State High School have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Department - Arts to join the team on a permanent full-time basis. This role will provide strategic and instructional leadership across the Arts, supporting teachers to deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking and student achievement. The successful candidate will lead curriculum planning and improvement, build a culture of high expectations, mentor and develop staff, and promote opportunities for students to excel across the Arts. Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills, together with a passion for inclusive, innovative and future-focused arts education, are essential to this role.

About Us:

Southport State High School a centre for secondary education that is focused on personal excellence for all students. Our school has a proud tradition of being a supportive and caring community that delivers outstanding educational training and opportunities for all students.
At Southport State High School we strive constantly to create a relational environment in which a commitment to personal excellence flourishes. We offer students the opportunity to accelerate, be challenged and to find a pathway that will ensure success. We develop and foster leadership and personal growth to complement the academic, artistic, technical and sporting opportunities that our school provides.
Our engaging curriculum and dedicated staff have created a teaching and learning environment where each student will not only be supported to achieve the highest levels of success of which they are capable, but will also be encouraged to be responsible, thoughtful, honest, respectful and confident.

About the Role:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

• Provide strategic leadership by developing and championing a shared educational vision that promotes high-quality learning outcomes for all students.
• Promote an inclusive and equitable culture by embedding socially just practices and ensuring high expectations for student and staff performance.
• Lead continuous improvement and professional growth through lifelong learning, reflective practice and ongoing professional development.
• Build strong partnerships and networks with students, families, government agencies and community organisations to support positive educational outcomes.
• Drive future-focused planning and effective governance by applying relevant legislation and policies and strategically managing human, financial, facilities and curriculum resources to achieve school goals.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. 

How to apply:

• Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history); and
• A 2-page response to the How you will be assessed section of the attached role description. 

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive. 

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department. 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.