Head of Faculty - The Arts

Ōtorohanga College is seeking an innovative, enthusiastic and relational leader to join our team as Head of Faculty – The Arts.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Arts teacher and leader who is passionate about creativity, student engagement and achievement. The successful applicant will lead a Faculty spanning Visual Arts, Music and Performing Arts, inspiring students to explore their creativity, develop their talents and express themselves through a range of artistic disciplines.

We are looking for someone who will:

Provide strong curriculum and pedagogical leadership across Visual Arts, Music and Performing Arts.

Lead a collaborative Faculty that values creativity, innovation and student achievement.

Support teachers to develop effective, engaging and evidence-informed teaching practice.

Use achievement and assessment information to identify student needs, strengthen learning and support progress.

Promote opportunities for students to develop their artistic skills, confidence and creative thinking through classroom learning and wider College activities.

Build positive relationships with students, whānau and colleagues.

Contribute actively to the wider life and leadership of the College.

Be committed to our vision of Empowering Learners To Succeed and our guiding motto, Honour Before Honours.

The successful applicant will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is student-centred, solution-focused and committed to continuous improvement. They will bring energy, initiative and a genuine enthusiasm for the Arts, alongside the ability to lead and support others to achieve their best.

At Ōtorohanga College, we value relationships, belonging, achievement and high expectations. We are proud of our students and our community and want a leader who will champion the Arts, create meaningful learning opportunities and contribute to a positive and ambitious College culture.

If you are ready to lead our Arts Faculty, inspire staff and students, and help our learners discover and develop their creative potential, we would love to hear from you.