This Coach role will have a strong focus on Dance, and will provide pedagogical leadership, coaching, and program coordination across the school's Dance & Arts Excellence programs at MacGregor State High School.
Applicants with demonstrated experience in Dance education, coaching, curriculum development, and extra-curricular program leadership are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Pedagogical Leadership and Teacher Capability Development
Lead and model high-quality teaching and learning practices across the Dance & Signature Arts Programs, supporting improved educational outcomes for students
Provide coaching, mentoring and professional guidance to teachers delivering Dance, Drama, Art, and Media Excellence Programs, building capability and fostering evidence-based practice
Support the Head of Department and classroom teachers by identifying effective resources, strategies and assessment practices for curriculum and extra-curricular Dance
Lead the implementation, monitoring and review of pedagogical approaches in Dance and related Arts programs
Program Leadership and Strategic Development
Work collaboratively with the Head of Department - Arts and leadership team to align Signature Arts Program initiatives with school targets and departmental priorities
Contribute to the strategic development of Arts programs, including curriculum planning, program quality assurance, and student pathways
Lead and support key Arts-related projects that drive improvement in student engagement, wellbeing, and achievement
Professional Development and Learning Culture
Facilitate/deliver professional development to teaching staff in the Arts, focusing on Dance pedagogy, performance practice, and assessment
Build leadership capacity within staff by modelling effective instruction, promote reflective practice, and foster collaborative learning communities
Engage in ongoing professional learning and maintain industry and pedagogical currency in Dance & Arts education
Program Coordination and Community Partnerships
Lead the coordination and support the orgnaisation and supervision of Signature Arts Program events; performance evenings, showcases, Dance competitions, eisteddfods, graduations, and award ceremonies
Liaise with external industry partners, guest artists, and community organisations to enhance learning outcomes and program quality
Data-Informed Practice and Program Evaluation
Support staff in analysing student achievement data to inform program delivery, assessment practices, and improvement strategies
Evaluate the impact of strategies and program initiatives, providing recommendations to enhance student outcomes
Contribution to Whole-School Priorities
Support school events/initiatives by coordinating and facilitating Arts-based contributions and performances
Participate in relevant school networks and committees as negotiated with the line manager: Head of Department - Arts
Applicants for these positions must possess:
A relevant teaching qualification
Current full registration or current provisional registration with eligibility for full registration, as a teacher in QLD
In addition to registration, teachers working in Education and Care Services (including State Delivered Kindergarten programs) require an exemption card issued by Blue Card Services
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