Head of Learning Area - Performing and Visual Arts
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This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2025
Southern River College (SRC) is seeking an inspiring and dynamic educational leader to take up a position as Head of Learning Area (HoLA) – Performing and Visual Arts. This represents an exciting opportunity for you as an instructional leader to possess the vision, experience, professional knowledge and skills required to grow and continue to shape this learning area.
Our college caters for over 1200 students from year 7 – 12. Our programs reflect our belief that all students are individual and come with different learning needs. Our RIVER Way informs our vision and ethos. High impact teaching strategies support our focus on excellence in teaching and learning. Visible learning enhances our capacity to understand our effectiveness and our progress. Our 'Why' informs our practice, our actions and the purpose of our vision as we seek to a shared sense of belonging where everyone is inspired and empowered to reach their full potential.
Southern River College seeks to create opportunities for all students progressing through their educational journey. With our ATAR pathway, general education and vocational programs we offer the scope for success for every child. Our Inspire programs in Lower School enables students to follow their passion with our Inspire Academic, Netball, Music, Soccer and Volleyball programs. Our STEM enrichment program is achieving noteworthy success with competitions both locally and interstate offering challenging, engaging and innovative technologies.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.southernrivercollege.wa.edu or Schools Online
The Role
As HoLA - Arts provides high quality leadership to staff within the Arts learning area. As the successful applicant you should be an exemplary classroom practitioner who can lead teaching and learning. You should possess an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements for Years 7 to 12.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to spearhead a dynamic team dedicated to embedding curriculum and performance requirements to the highest standards. The successful applicant should possess a proven track record of driving excellence in educational settings and should have the ability to inspire and motivate a team to cater for the needs of students in a culturally diverse setting. The successful applicant should be a strategic thinker who can seamlessly integrate innovative curriculum designs with rigorous performance requirements. The leader will be responsible for fostering a collaborative environment, promoting continuous improvement and maintaining a focus on achieving high-calibre outcomes for staff and students.
The successful applicant will ideally have high standards of professionalism and embrace opportunities for collaboration and partnerships within and beyond the college community. The ability to work positively and effectively in teams and be open to new thinking is highly desirable.
As an expert leader, you should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in ongoing self-reflection. Another key attribute is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities that are purposeful and relevant, catering for different student learning needs.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits .
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Frank Di Filippo, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9391 6500 or emailing Frank.DiFilippo@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
* be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
* hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
* obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
* consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
* A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
* A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
* Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
* High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
* Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
* Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number IPS/SA987125
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 25 August 2025
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