Head of Visual Arts
Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst Campus
Caulfield North, Victoria, Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 1, 2019
Job overview
Full-time, ongoing position commencing Term 1, 2019
This is an opportunity for an outstanding teacher to lead Visual Arts at our coeducational primary school, Grimwade House (Prep-Year 6). Here, you’ll enjoy the benefits of working in an exceptional independent school, while being afforded the opportunity to develop unique educational programmes.
You will be responsible for:
- developing a vision for the future of Visual Arts within Grimwade House
- ensuring the Visual Arts curriculum is underpinned by a strong educational ethos which prepares students for future learning in the discipline
- proactively working with other classroom and specialist teachers to initiate and deliver innovative inter-disciplinary programmes
You will
- be an experienced and dynamic Visual Arts teacher (or Head of Visual Arts) who enjoys working in a primary school setting
- bring creativity and flair, with a strong background in the Visual Arts, preferably as a working artist
- appreciate the importance of basing the Visual Arts curriculum on both traditional and contemporary art practices, as well as a strong theoretical platform
- relish the opportunity to take advantage of the well-resourced and supportive environment to develop unique activities and programmes
- want to work in a setting where you are supported to do your best work
- be interested in being involved in the community life of the School
VIT Registration, or the ability to gain VIT registration, is essential for this position.
Context
Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia’s leading independent schools with an inclusive, community-focused culture. We value professionalism and a commitment to excellence in every role.
This role is based at Grimwade House, our coeducational primary school for around 660 Prep – Year 6 students in Caulfield. Here, students build the academic foundations that will support them throughout their education supported by expert teachers, a contemporary curriculum, a dynamic range of co-curricular activities, and a strong pastoral care programme.
How to Apply
Submit your cover letter, addressed to Ms Helen Voogt-Dillon, Director of Human Resources, along with your curriculum vitae and details of three referees.
Your referees will only be contacted with your permission, following the interview stage.
Click here to download a Job Description.
Applications close Tuesday 23 October 2018.
About Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst Campus
- Melbourne Grammar School - Wadhurst Campus
- Domain Road, Melbourne
- Victoria
- 3004
- Australia
Melbourne Grammar School is one of Australia’s leading independent schools with a tradition of excellence extending over more than 160 years. We are proud of our inclusive, community-focused culture.
Our aim is to provide a well-rounded education that develops student’s intellectual, physical, emotional, psychological, social and spiritual growth.
Throughout their time with us, Prep – Year 12 students are supported to explore and develop their own identities, strengths and moral code, guided by a wide-ranging curriculum, outstanding teachers and a clear set of core values. We want our students to build the confidence, capacity and intrinsic motivation to be able to make a real and positive impact on the world around them.
We offer exceptional educational programmes across three campuses.
Grimwade House Coeducational | Prep to Year 6 | Caulfield | Day students
Wadhurst Boys | Years 7 and 8 | South Yarra | Day students and boarders
Senior School Boys | Years 9 to 12 | South Yarra | Day students and boarders
Working at Melbourne Grammar School
Melbourne Grammar School is a place where staff find purpose in their work. We value professionalism, inclusivity and a commitment to excellence in every role.
Our School is known for:
- motivated students who are keen to learn
- collegiality and collaboration that builds knowledge and expertise
- outstanding facilities and well-resourced working environments
We employ people who are passionate about shaping the future of our students. We look for capable, motivated people who are ready to make their unique mark on our School and the students within it.
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