Head of Faculty - Visual Arts

Queensland's leading regional school

Whitsunday Anglican School is an independent, co-educational Day and Boarding School from K - 12, situated in the beautiful surroundings of tropical Mackay and the Whitsunday region. The School provides a balanced education that is focused on intellectual development, personal growth, spirituality, and community service.

The School offers a first-class education with a proven history of outstanding student outcomes and staff development.

About the role

Whitsunday Anglican School is seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Faculty – Visual Arts to provide academic and professional leadership across the School.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational educator and curriculum leader to lead the development and delivery of high-quality Visual Arts programs, foster excellence in teaching and learning, and support the professional growth of faculty staff.

The Head of Faculty will oversee curriculum planning, assessment and resources across Years 7–12, ensuring alignment with Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements. The role will also provide leadership, mentoring and support to faculty staff and contribute to the School’s strategic vision, educational philosophy and broader Curriculum Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the planning, implementation and evaluation of Visual Arts curriculum across Years 7–12.

• Providing curriculum and pedagogical leadership and promoting contemporary teaching and learning practices.

• Leading the development, review and moderation of assessment in accordance with Australian Curriculum and QCAA requirements.

• Supporting and mentoring faculty staff through professional development, collaboration, observation and performance processes.

• Fostering a positive faculty culture focused on academic excellence, innovation and student achievement.

• Monitoring student progress and using data to inform teaching and learning.

• Overseeing faculty resources, budgets, curriculum documentation and operational requirements.

• Supporting staff induction and establishing clear expectations for teaching, assessment and communication.

• Promoting Visual Arts within the School and wider community through exhibitions, competitions, events and enrichment opportunities.

• Leading the Visual Arts component of Splendour in the Arts, including planning, preparation and coordination.

• Contributing to whole-School curriculum initiatives and the Curriculum Leadership Team.

• Supporting the School's Anglican ethos, values, wellbeing and commitment to the development of the whole student.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in education or equivalent with a relevant teaching area

• Current Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) registration

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and pedagogical leadership

• Proven ability to lead a team effectively and collaboratively

• Experience teaching at senior secondary level (Years 11 and 12)

• Strong understanding of contemporary teaching and learning strategies, including digital pedagogy

The Application for Employment expressions of interest should be addressed to:

The Principal, Mr Andrew Wheaton

Role to commence in Term 4, 2026

Applications close: 18 September 2026

The School reserves the right to appoint prior to applications closing, so please submit as early as possible

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary structure, salary packaging and additional superannuation contributions

• Health and Wellbeing – Access to a range of initiatives that promote health and wellbeing, including Fitness Passport, Medibank Private corporate health insurance benefits, wellbeing programs, and resources to support staff health and wellness

• A welcoming staff culture with weekly Friday morning teas hosted by the Principal.

• Welcoming Staff Social Club

• Collegial environment that values collaboration, where staff are empowered to contribute meaningfully to student learning and the School’s values

• A strong culture of learning, with outstanding students

• Staff concession on fees for children attending Whitsunday Anglican School

• Relevant and engaging professional learning opportunities to support career growth

• First Aid and CPR training

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Whitsunday Anglican School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at the School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process. A current Working with Children Check must be held before commencement of employment.