This is a 12 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025 with possible extension (12 months) and/or permanency.
John Curtin College of the Arts (JCCA) is a leader in public education. Our commitment is to not only build capacity in students’ academic pursuits but to make each child the very best person they can be by celebrating achievements in all facets of education, using creativity to promote excellence and nurture wellbeing.
Our college caters for 1750 students from Years 7 to 12 who come to us through the seven Gifted and Talented (GAT) programs run by the college for children identified as gifted in the creative domain, including; Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts, as well as through a small local catchment or participation in our Soccer Excellence Program, making the college a unique learning environment. For our enrolled students the college also goes through an additional identification process for learners gifted in the intellectual domain, and runs a dedicated program for these students in English, Humanities, Maths and Science.
As a unique learning environment, we embrace the individual differences of our students, and all staff must hold or develop understanding of gifted learners and learning difference to enable our learners to harness their personal excellence and to support their wellbeing.
Engagement in creativity and the Arts is as a vehicle for student engagement and motivation at the college. The Arts at JCCA is as much about providing dynamic opportunities for all students (each year we produce over 100 performances/exhibitions) as it is about developing transferable life skills such as empathy, creative and critical thinking, collaboration and the ability to communicate, all important attributes for any future pathway. Staff at the college enjoy the opportunity to attend performances throughout the year.
JCCA is proud to be a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School and works to implement evidence-based best practice teaching in line with Teaching for Impact. This provides opportunities for our staff to engage in professional development as well as providing opportunities to work with staff from other Department of Education schools to support quality teaching more broadly across the state.
The successful applicant should support the implementation of the college’s Business Plan, be committed to whole college approaches and initiatives and should have a strong evidence-based approach to teaching with a commitment to engaging with creativity in all classrooms. Adopting inclusive practices, differentiating the curriculum and building positive relationships with students, staff and the community are important components of the role.
The successful applicant should be committed to developing curiosity, innovation, and imagination in every person through inspiring minds and learning for life.
Find out more about our school by visiting www.jc.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
JCCA is seeking to appoint a motivated and innovative Head of Department (HOD) - Performance and Visual Art - Music to join their leadership team. Please note that individuals with experience outside of this artform will not meet the requirements of this role.
The Music Department of JCCA is a large team that includes the oversight of a Gifted and Talented (GAT) Music Program, GAT Music Theatre Program and runs a Music Enrichment program enabling all students enrolled at the College who are not participating in the GAT Music or Music Theatre Programs who are engaged in the Instrumental Music School Service Program to continue to grow their love of music as an artform and expression of creativity. As such a strong understanding of the scope of music styles and genres and passion that reaches the breadth of these is important for this role.
The successful applicant should lead with open-mindedness and interpersonal courage, creating a supportive environment for both staff and students based on empathy and understanding.
As an exemplary classroom practitioner who can lead the implementation of excellence in learning and teaching across the Music Learning Area. You should possess an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements for Years 7 to 12. Experience teaching ATAR Music to a Year 12 level and knowledge or experience in the teaching or management of Certificate III in Music is also desirable.
The successful applicant will ideally have high standards of professionalism and embrace opportunities for collaboration and partnerships within and beyond the college community. The ability to work positively and effectively in teams and be open to new thinking. This position plays an active room in our College Leadership Team, supporting and promoting the business plan and directions of the College in our community.
As an expert practitioner, you should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and engage in ongoing self-reflection. The ability to authentically evaluate the effectiveness of teaching practice and team performance is an important aspect of the role. Another key attribute is the ability to create environments conducive to learning and provide educational opportunities that are purposeful and relevant, catering for different student learning needs.
2025 will be an exciting time in this role, seeing the transition to new state of the art facilities and leadership and support of the Executive team in this change will be required to establish processes and procedures in the commencement of this new chapter for Music at JCCA.
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions. Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personal benefits.
Want to know more?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Judy Hendrickse, Associate Principal, by telephoning (08) 9435 0700 or emailing Judy.Hendrickse@education.wa.edu.au
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- hold registration with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
- consent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online.
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
- Compete the online application, including details of two work-related referees, with one preferably being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents.
Your application should include:
- A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.
- Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Please note that only the first 3 pages of both the CV and 4 pages of the statement will be reviewed. Any additional content will not be considered in the evaluation process.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before you start your application.
For tips on writing your best teaching job application and more information about working for the Department of Education, go to the Department’s Careers Page or see our applicant resource attached.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA926345
Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Thursday, 24 October 2024
