An opportunity exists for a passionate and highly competent Head of Department to lead Kambala’s innovative Visual Arts and Design department. The successful candidate will work with a motivated and collaborative team that delivers a creative, future-focussed education.
As a leading all-girls educational institution in Australia, Kambala continues a proud tradition of empowering young women and embracing dynamic approaches to learning. In partnership with the Director of Curriculum and VAD Department, the successful applicant will be responsible for delivering outstanding academic programs and nurturing a culture of collaboration.
The key responsibilities of the position include:
- Develop, lead and manage an effective, collaborative department
- Ensure all subjects and courses have appropriate programs and scaffolding that are designed to meet the needs of the students and NESA requirements
- Lead the development and ongoing evaluation of curriculum within visual arts and design
- Ensure assessment practices are used to inform teaching practices and to collect data that can be used to help staff develop more effective strategies for teaching particular concepts
- Lead a departmental annual review of analysis of HSC, NAPLAN and internal assessment results
- Ensure adherence to Kambala’s assessment and reporting policies and practices
- Active participation in Kambala’s pastoral care program and other co-curricular activities
We are looking for a leader who:
- has expert knowledge and skills in Visual Arts teaching (experience of Design Technology is desirable)
- facilitates the development of a department where professional collaboration and learning are valued and practised
- has excellent interpersonal skills and is confident liaising professionally with staff, students, parents and colleagues
- demonstrates leadership skills, including mentoring and coaching to improve professional practice
- has a passion for growth and professional development of self and others
- has experience of Visual Art teaching (YR7 - YR12)
Please visit www.kambala.nsw.edu.au/careers/ to apply and for further information.
All applicants must have a current Working with Children Check, be COVID-19 vaccinated, provide the names of two references, a covering letter, and a current curriculum vitae.
