Head of the Arts Department - Coordinator of Drama

Head of the Arts Department - Coordinator of Drama

Endeavour College

Mawson Lakes, SA

Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Visual Art

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 13 March 2026

An exciting opportunity to lead the Arts Department and teach year 11 and 12 Drama as we move towards the new R-12 campus in 2027.

Endeavour College

For more than 27 years, Endeavour College in Mawson Lakes has thrived as a co-educational secondary school with a young history and a strong reputation for educating the minds, hearts, and spirits of students in Years 7-12, under the umbrella of the Lutheran Church in Australia. Catering to approximately 750 students, we offer an education that prepares them for their future years, whilst leaving lasting and treasure -worthy memories.

The Junior School campus (R-6 years) has commenced construction, and it is anticipated to be open at the start of the 2027 school year.

The College embraces a culture of fostering educational excellence that is immersed in a Christ-centred approach to education. Our mission: ‘A Christian environment for each student and staff member to develop their God-given abilities for LIFE and community.’

Our College values of LOVE, COURAGE, FORGIVENESS, and HOPE are upheld through application of The Endeavour Way, and our community values staff who enthusiastically engage in their work as a Christian vocation that is based on caring relationships.

About the role

The Head of the Arts Department & Drama Coordinator (Years 7-12) will be part of an exciting new chapter at Endeavour College as we move to being an R-12 campus in 2027.

In 2027 Endeavour College will be opening a purpose-built retractable Performing Arts Centre with music rooms, auditorium, Wellness Centre and custom 200 square-meter black box theatre and green room.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Arts Department, encompassing oversight of coordinators, staff, resources, curriculum offerings and learning outcomes. The role includes teaching Year 11 and Year 12 Drama and managing the annual College Drama production.

This position will be available from the start of Term 2, 2026 and is a full-time, permanent position.

Click here to view Head of Arts Department position description

Click here to view the Coordinator of Drama.

The successful applicant will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and relevant experience
• Hold or be willing and able to obtain and maintain a current clearance to work with children (Working With Children Check (WWCC)) and Mandatory Notification Training Certificate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan, set, and prioritise work
• Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines
• Ability to lead a team to deliver appropriate and relevant programs
• Active collaboration with Head of Teaching and Learning
• Motivation and a passion to work with and support young people on their journey through secondary education
• Ability and desire to actively support the values and ethos of a Christian school.
• A practicing Christian, with the ability to relate the Gospel message to their role within the College, and encourage a spirit of Christian care amongst staff and students (highly desirable).

Successful applicants can expect:

• A caring and supportive Christian community environment
• Supportive leadership, and a collaborative team environment
• To be a positive and significant role model for all students of Endeavour College

We look forward to appointing a talented and motivated individual to join our College community. If you believe this is you, we encourage you to apply for this role!

We do not accept applications via email, and we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

Applications close promptly at 4pm on Friday 13 March 2026. If you are interested, please submit your application early as we will be screening and interviewing within the advertising timeline and may close the advertising early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Endeavour College is an innovative and future focussed co-educational secondary Year 7 - 12 school of the Lutheran Church. The College provides a seamless education from K - 12 with our Connected School partners, Salisbury Lutheran Kindergarten, Golden Grove Lutheran Primary School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School and St Paul Lutheran School. Endeavour College also enjoys strong partnerships with the Mawson Lakes Community and the University of South Australia - Mawson Lakes.

Endeavour College is seeking an industrious, innovative, versatile and suitably qualified person, committed to Endeavour's Christian community and values to apply for the following position.

Principal: Richard Baird

Affiliation: Lutheran

Teaching Level: Secondary

Gender: Coed

750 Students

86 Teaching Staff

61 Non-Teaching Staff

Single School