Head of Visual Arts

Arndell Anglican College
**Location**:Oakville, NSW
**Date advertised**: 17th June 2025

**Job Type**:Full time, Permanent
**Closing Date**:4th July 2025

Arndell Anglican College is a vibrant, P-12 Christ-centred learning community, through which Jesus is made known. The College prides itself on our high-quality pastoral care, academic development, and Christian programs. For our staff this means that we are driven by a passion to know who we are as a community and to do what we do well.

Situated on 30 acres between Rouse Hill and Windsor, Arndell caters for a growing population of almost 1300 students - with over 500 in Junior School (Prep to Year 6) and just under 800 in Secondary School (Years 7 to 12). Students are encouraged to grow in their individual abilities and interests within a learning environment that promotes optimism, respect, and ownership.

**Position Overview**

At Arndell Anglican College we are seeking an innovative and visionary **Head of Visual Arts** to lead our dynamic Visual Arts faculty **commencing Term 1 2026**. This is a key leadership opportunity for a passionate educator who is committed to fostering creativity, excellence, and inclusive learning in a collaborative and future-focused environment.

As the Head of Visual Arts, you will oversee curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment, and faculty development. You will lead by example in promoting a culture of high expectations, student engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, aligned with the College’s commitment to Christian values, pastoral care, and educating the whole child.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality Visual Arts programs, ensuring curriculum alignment, progression, and differentiation for all learners.
- Support and mentor staff in pedagogy, assessment design, practical implementation, excursions/incursions, and resource development.
- Collaborate with the Diverse Learning and Wellbeing teams to support the needs of all students, including contributions to IEPs, behaviour support, and risk management planning.
- Drive professional learning within the Visual Arts department, guiding staff development through collaborative planning, data analysis, goal setting, and accreditation support.
- Coordinate co-curricular initiatives related to the arts and lead department-wide projects, exhibitions, and events.
- Manage department resources, budgets, and equipment to ensure effective delivery of programs.
- Promote cross-curricular collaboration and contribute to whole-school strategic priorities as a key member of the Secondary Academic Leadership Team.

A full position description is available on the College website.

**About You**

You are a dynamic and experienced educator with leadership experience and a passion for Visual Arts education. You are an individual with a:

- Proven capacity to lead teams, build culture, and inspire high levels of engagement and performance.
- Strong pedagogical knowledge and experience designing inclusive, engaging, and innovative learning experiences.
- Commitment to pastoral care, student wellbeing, and whole-child development.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

**What We Offer**

At Arndell, you'll enjoy working in a collaborative, respectful, and well-resourced environment. Where you can:

- Be part of a supportive, values-driven team committed to educational equity.
- Make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
- Access funded professional development and a variety of staff wellbeing programs, including access to an onsite gym.

**Applications close: Friday, 4 July 2025**

Access the full position description on our website. For further information please contact Jodie Woods, Director of Business Services, 02-4545 2485.

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