Leader of the Arts (Head Teacher) - Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Creative Arts
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 24 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
102.5
84.1 teaching · 18.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,169
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
796 girls · 373 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
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 with…