<p><strong>About Good News Lutheran College:</strong></p> <p>Good News Lutheran College is a Christ-centered school committed to delivering a high-quality International Baccalaureate (IB) education, grounded in strong Christian values. With campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin, the College fosters a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to grow academically, spiritually, and personally. The Mambourin Campus is our newest campus, developed in response to growing demand for quality Christian education in Melbourne’s west.</p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a passionate and proactive Learning Area Coordinator – Arts, to lead and inspire our Arts team, strengthen curriculum delivery, and contribute to a vibrant and creative learning culture across our expanding school community.</p> <p><strong>Position Purpose:</strong></p> <p>The Learning Area Coordinator - Arts, leads and manages the Arts Learning Area, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision and goals. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to oversee curriculum, support staff, and foster positive relationships across the school community.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Curriculum &amp; Assessment:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead curriculum development and documentation, ensuring scope and sequence alignment across programs. Oversee assessment design, reporting, and data-driven interventions.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Support:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Mentor staff in effective pedagogy, manage class allocations, and support wellbeing. Chair departmental meetings and address student/parent concerns.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Professional Learning:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Engage in ongoing professional development and foster a culture of collaboration and feedback.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resource &amp; Communication Management:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage department resources, budgets, and documentation. Promote effective communication, co-curricular coordination, and staff readiness for school events.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Skills and Attributes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong leadership and communication skills.</li> <li>Experience in curriculum planning and team management</li> <li>Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.</li> <li>Ability to build rapport with the school community.</li> <li>Initiative and flexibility</li> <li>Commitment to student wellbeing and inclusive practices.</li> <li>Passion for Arts and education.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualification in Arts, Education, or a related field.</li> <li>Teaching qualification and VIT registration.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Recruitment Process:</strong></p> <p>All applications will go through a shortlisting stage, after which all suitable applications will be progressed to the interview stage.</p> <p>For further information please visit our website www.goodnews.vic.edu.au You can also send any enquiries to <a href="mailto:recruitment@goodnews.vic.edu.au?subject=Learning%20Area%20Coordinator%20-%20Arts%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@goodnews.vic.edu.au</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><i><strong>Good News Lutheran College is a Child Safe Environment. Our college actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students. All College staff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial Order 1359. Recruitment practices reflect our commitment to child safety, and all applicants are informed of our child safety policies, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct, available on the College’s website.</strong></i></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>