<p>Strathcona Girls Grammar School has a strongly connected community of learners where students achieve excellent academic and co-curricular results. Located in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, we are a unique, medium-sized girls' school with three separate campuses in Canterbury and Hawthorn. At Strathcona, you are given every opportunity to experience genuine career progression within the education sector. With access to state-of-the-art resources and facilities, ongoing professional development and opportunities for advancement, your career can be enriched and full of promise.</p> <ul> <li>Work within a collaborative, innovative and passionate team of professionals in a highly regarded school</li> <li>Access to outstanding facilities, resources and professional development&nbsp;opportunities&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive salary and benefits</li> <li>Easy access via public transport and onsite parking</li> </ul> <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p> <p>As Head of Visual Art and Design, you will lead a passionate team and champion high-impact teaching and learning. You’ll drive curriculum development in Visual Communication Design, foster cross-curricular connections, and support contemporary practice, including digital, laser-cutting and 3-D printing. You’ll build teacher capability, model professional excellence, and maintain a child-safe, respectful environment.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop, implement, and review visual arts curriculum (Years 7 to 12, including VCE/VET)</li> <li>Lead and mentor a team of teachers, fostering a culture of feedback and collaboration</li> <li>Champion diverse and contemporary teaching strategies</li> <li>Oversee assessment, reporting, and documentation</li> <li>Lead departmental meetings and engage stakeholders</li> <li>Plan, coordinate, attend subject-related tours, including overseas tours</li> <li>Manage annual budget and resources</li> <li>Represent Strathcona at events</li> </ul> <p><strong>Selection Criteria:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience teaching Visual Communication Design at VCE level</li> <li>VIT registration and demonstrated child safety knowledge</li> <li>Strong knowledge of contemporary learning theories and art/design technologies</li> <li>Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills</li> <li>Ability to prepare and manage budgets and resources</li> <li>Curriculum design and team coordination experience</li> <li>VET qualifications highly regarded</li> <li>Adobe Suite and relevant digital/design technology proficiency</li> </ul>