Leader Band B-1 - Arts Leader ( Curriculum Design & Innovation)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Design & Technology
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
27 October 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026
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Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
76.2
53.9 teaching · 22.3 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
754
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
754 girls · boys
100%
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
More disadvantage
Average
More advantage
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
We are seeking an outstanding educational leader with a demonstrated capacity to lead teaching and learning across the Arts, encompassing Drama, Visual Art, Design, Dance and Music. The Arts are an important and highly visible part of the curriculum and culture of Mitcham Girls High School, providing students with opportunities to develop creativity, confidence, agency and self-expression through rich learning, performance, exhibition and community experiences. The portfolio also includes leadership of the school's Special Entry Dance Program, with entry commencing in Year 7, providing students with a specialist pathway to develop their capabilities and pursue excellence in Dance throughout their secondary education.
The successful applicant will provide strategic curriculum leadership across the Arts, build teacher capability and work collaboratively with staff to strengthen high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and enrichment opportunities from Years 7-12.
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
* high-level knowledge of the South Australian Curriculum, SACE Thrive agenda and contemporary curriculum and learning design across Drama, Visual Art, Design, Dance, GiFT Dance program and Music
* expertise in contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogical approaches that develop students' disciplinary knowledge, capabilities, dispositions and agency for lifelong learning
* the ability to lead curriculum and pedagogical improvement through coaching, mentoring and professional learning that builds the capability of individuals and teams
* strong skills in using evidenc…
The successful applicant will provide strategic curriculum leadership across the Arts, build teacher capability and work collaboratively with staff to strengthen high-quality teaching, learning, assessment and enrichment opportunities from Years 7-12.
The successful applicant will demonstrate:
* high-level knowledge of the South Australian Curriculum, SACE Thrive agenda and contemporary curriculum and learning design across Drama, Visual Art, Design, Dance, GiFT Dance program and Music
* expertise in contemporary, evidence-informed pedagogical approaches that develop students' disciplinary knowledge, capabilities, dispositions and agency for lifelong learning
* the ability to lead curriculum and pedagogical improvement through coaching, mentoring and professional learning that builds the capability of individuals and teams
* strong skills in using evidenc…