Head of Performing Arts (Whole School) (Co-curricular)
The Scots School Albury
Albury NSW 2640
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 3 2021
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2021
Job overview
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The Scots School Albury places our young people at the centre of their educational experience by providing challenges and opportunities that enable them to flourish as individuals, with others, and within the broader community. Our foundation as a traditional, yet modern place of education ensures our students gain from our experience and history through innovative pedagogy inspired by best practice.
Head of Performing Arts (Whole School) (Co-curricular) - commencing by Term 3 2021 (by negotiation)
A rare opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced leader for our Performing Arts (Whole School) (Co-curricular).
Applicants for this role will ideally have
- Experience in working with students K-12 in a range of performing arts.
- Experience in direction, stage management, venue management and technical support for sound and lighting, operation, and design.
- Qualifications and experience Teaching Drama and or Music.
The Role
The Head of Performing Arts (Whole School) (Co-Curricular) will focus on facilitating learning and growth for students through the Co-Curricular arts programme. The Head of Performing Arts (Whole School) will encourage and foster innovation and focus on holistic learning through the design and implementation of a broad, engaging programme, inclusive of the performing arts such as musical theatre, drama, music, oratory, and dance. The Head of Performing Arts (Whole School) will lead teams and individuals across the School to assure quality, student engagement and operational efficiency at each opportunity.
The Head of Performing Arts (Whole School) is expected to make a significant contribution to the cultural ethos of the school, by planning and implementing community events and programs. Working with the EXEC and Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Performing Arts (Whole School) has leadership responsibility for the administration of arts programs and the extensive Co-Curricular program. The role involves leadership and administration of performances occasionally beyond school hours.
The position requires a teaching role of approximately 0.6FTE (0.8 if not directing production).
Please note we are currently recruiting for an innovative and experienced Learning Area Leader - Expressing Department (Arts / Design). We will consider a combined position for a suitable well qualified candidate.
How to apply for roles:
All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia, and successful applicants must gain a NSW working with children check before they commence employment.
All teaching staff must hold current registration with the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA). To find out more please visit http://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/nesa/home
If you would like to apply for a vacancy, submit your current CV/resume and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) that outlines how your qualifications, skills and experience meet the position description.
Please send it to hr@scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au by the closing date.
Please note we only accept online applications.
The Scots School Albury is a Child Safe School and an Equal Opportunity Employer
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About The Scots School Albury
The Scots School Albury is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational independent boarding school located in New South Wales, Australia. The school was established in 1972 from a merger of the Albury Grammar School and the Woodstock Presbyterian Girls School. In 2016 The Scots School Albury celebrated its 150th anniversary.
The school is Preschool - Year 12 with a current enrolment of approximately 525 students. Boarding is available for students between Years 7-12 with the Sellars House for boys and the Wilson House for girls.
Our Junior School is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). The PYP is a contemporary approach to education that is delivered in schools around Australia and the world. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and as caring and informed global citizen. This programme ensures that our students are receiving an education that prepares them for success in a rapidly changing global environment.
Principal | Mark Geraets
The Scots School Albury places our young people at the centre of their educational experience by providing challenges and opportunities that enable them to flourish as individuals, with others, and within the broader community. Our foundation as a traditional, yet modern place of education ensures our students gain from our experience and history through innovative pedagogy inspired by best practice.
Scots staff and student are inspired to be leaders within the global community as - Authentic, Compassionate, Courageous, Resourceful, Inclusive, Curious and Resourceful Individuals.
Learning is at the heart of what we do, and we hope all our young people have aspirations to develop as broadly educated, confident and thoughtful individuals. We encourage every student to be a part of, and contribute to, our local community and everything it has to offer.
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