Leader of the Arts (Head Teacher) - Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
9 September 2026
Posted 27 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
102.7
84.9 teaching · 17.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,239
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
59%
Girls vs boys
640 girls · 599 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is a school of 1300 students with a focus on and proven record of success in academic, creative and performing arts, vocational and sporting areas. The school offers gifted and talented programs to fully develop the talents of individual students. Students are challenged to achieve their personal best in all aspects of education in a caring learning environment. The school fosters positive constructive partnerships with parents and the wider community.
Role description
Position Information
The Leader of the Arts provides leadership, coordination and operational management of Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) programs within a designated CAPA school. This school-based non-teaching executive role supports high-quality teaching, learning and performance opportunities for students across music, dance, drama and visual arts, and contributes to the school’s strategic priorities and community engagement.
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria
1. Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic and operational leadership across Creative and Performing Arts programs, including the development, coordination, and evaluation of ensembles, curation, productions, co-curricular programs, and large-scale arts events.
2. Proven ability to lead collaboratively…