Head of Department - The Arts - Cavendish Road State High School

Permanent job recruited via Department of Education and Training (Queensland) (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

Job Reference QLD/MSR664984/25P

Closing date November 6, 2025

Location Brisbane - South

Status Permanent

Contact 07 3394 0777

About this job

About the School

Cavendish Road State High School, established in 1951, is one of Queensland's top-performing state schools with a strong focus on tradition, innovation, excellence and community. Our students consistently achieve above state and national benchmarks, supported by expert staff and a high-performance culture. Guided by our Strategic Plan, we prioritise visible learning growth, impactful teaching and continuous improvement. Through peer feedback and targeted professional development, we work to reduce variation in practice and optimise outcomes for every student.

About the Role

As Head of Department - The Arts, you will provide:

Strategic Leadership

• Drive the implementation of faculty improvement strategies, including the promotion of Arts subjects and innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Lead and coordinate whole-school Arts events ensuring they reflect the school's ethos of community engagement and excellence.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to align faculty operations with the school's broader strategic goals and priorities

Curriculum and Assessment

• Provide instructional leadership in pedagogy, curriculum planning, assessment, and performance, with a focus on inclusive and differentiated practices.
• Oversee the delivery of all Arts subjects across Years 7-10 (Drama, Music, Media, and Visual Art), Senior Arts subjects, and Instrumental Music programs.
• Ensure curriculum inclusivity for all students, including those on ICPs (Individual Curriculum Plans) and EALD (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) pathways.
• Lead the quality assurance of curriculum plans and teacher planning to ensure alignment with the Australian Curriculum (AC), QCE, and vocational learning standards.
• Facilitate the moderation and calibration of assessments to maintain consistent and rigorous standards across the faculty.
• Support staff in developing and implementing ICP-related assessments and resources, ensuring differentiation for all learners.
• Building Professional Capacity
• Build the capacity of faculty teachers through professional development, collegial observations, and feedback.
• Lead the Setting Professional Goals (SPG) process for faculty staff, identifying priority areas for growth and support.
• Supervise and support teachers transitioning from provisional to full registration and oversee additional responsibilities of senior/experienced senior teachers.
• Provide instructional support, foster collaboration, and model high-impact teaching strategies.
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities aligned with curriculum trends and school priorities.

Student and Staff Support

• Support staff with behaviour management and respond to curriculum-related referrals.
• Lead the faculty's commitment to the school-wide learning policy, ensuring its consistent application across classrooms.
• Coordinate continuity of curriculum delivery for students during staff absences, ensuring minimal disruption to learning.

Data and Reporting

• Analyse and review subject-specific data to inform strategic planning, improvement, and targeted interventions.
• Lead data conversations with faculty teachers in line with the school's data plan.
• Manage QCAA senior data uploads and student work submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Teaching Commitment

• Teach 2-3 lines within the school timetable, fostering a deep connection with students and demonstrating best-practice teaching methodologies.

Interested? To Apply

• Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
• Attach a written statement (2-page maximum) in response to the attached role description.
• Attach a copy of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.