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Head of Learning - Visual Arts

Position Purpose

This position of responsibility is a challenging and rewarding position that ensures teaching and learning of the learning area is consistent across all years within the College. Excellent subject and pedagogical knowledge are essential, as well as strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

The Head of Learning is expected to liaise with the Academic Executive and other relevant staff. 

The Head of Learning is expected to respond to queries from parents and students, oversee all faculty reports and exams and order additions to the faculty professional library. Most importantly, a love of teaching their subject and a desire to support all learners will be paramount. This includes planning a scope and sequence of learning activities across Years 5 to 12, including appropriate assessment strategies.

The College offers both Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) in many of these Humanities areas. 

Position Status

While the teaching component of this role is permanent, the Head of Learning position is a tenured position for up to three years, as per the contract of employment. 

The Head of Learning position attracts several monetary responsibility points and an appropriate teaching load. These are set out in the individual contract.

This role commences Friday 24 January 2025, the new staff induction day.

It is a condition of employment that all teachers provide a Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) registration before their position can be confirmed.

To apply for this role and access a position description please go to the College website. https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/careers/job-listings/ 

Applications for this position close 10 September 2024.

The College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date.