Position Description TEACHER/CO-ORDINATOR OF SENIOR VISUAL ART The School Hillbrook is a co-educational school currently with 600 students from Years 8 -12, expanding to 720 students in 2015 with the addition of our inaugural Year 7 cohort. The school’s motto, “In Balance We Grow” underpins life at Hillbrook, which prides itself on its focus on quality teaching and learning and a specialisation in the nurturing of adolescents. We aspire to provide all members of our staff and student body with support in a community environment. Students are encouraged to engage in a range of pursuits to achieve a balance between the academic, creative, physical and spiritual aspects of their lives. Staff at Hillbrook are encouraged to become involved in the collegial ethos of the school. All applicants would need to be supportive of the values of an independent Anglican school. The school actively encourages and supports teachers in furthering their own professional development. Duties Teaching classroom Visual Art and Co-ordinator of Senior Visual Art, Years 10-12 and other subjects where applicable. Teaching Area[s] Visual Art. Experience in teaching the QCAA subject Visual Art at Year 11 and 12 is desirable. The ability to teach in another subject area may be advantageous. Department Overview The Art department encompasses Visual Art in Years 11 & 12 and Art in Years 8, 9 & 10, including Year 7 in 2015. The successful applicant will be required to work collaboratively with the Junior Visual Art Co-ordinator 9Years 7-9) to continue the development of these work programs. The Art Department consists of two teachers. Designated facilities for Art include two classrooms, a senior studio, a new sculpture court and darkroom. Computing facilities are also available. The subject maintains high levels of interest and student enrolment throughout the school. A photography competition is an annual highlight. As Subject Co-ordinator of Senior Visual Art the duties and responsibilities include:  Providing leadership pedagogy;  Working to ensure the highest quality in assessment and evaluation, including the preparation of monitoring and in curriculum development and verification submissions for the QCAA;  Working with the School Leadership Team to provide high quality reporting processes; Commencement This position will commence in January 2015 and is a full time contract for 12 months. A willingness to be in communication with the school prior to this date is expected. Essential Competencies and Qualifications The successful applicant will have:  A passion for teaching and engaging classroom practice.  Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills.  Recognised qualifications in teaching Art.  Experience in teaching Senior Visual Art in Queensland.  A commitment to the Queensland system of internally moderated, school-based assessment.  Registration or the ability to be registered, with the Queensland College of Teachers. It is highly desirable that applicants will have an additional teaching area. Conditions, entitlements and benefits: 1. The position is full-time, 1 year contract. 2. The position is paid in accordance with the Anglican Schools Enterprise Agreement. 3. Personal leave accrues at 10 days per annum. 4. Long Service Leave accrues at the rate of 1.3 weeks for each completed year of service and entitlements accessible after 7 years continuous service. 5. Currently, employer superannuation of 12.75% is available where staff make voluntary contributions of 5%. Employer super is paid in addition to salary. Application Process: Applications need to be submitted to the school by Monday 27 October 2014. In your application you should include outlines of:      Your personal details (including postal and e-mail address) Your teaching experience Your philosophy of teaching Why you are interested in this position Your interests outside of teaching All applications should be addressed to: The Principal Hillbrook Anglican School PO Box 469 Everton Park 4053 c:\users\michelleb\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.outlook\gl8jz8dr\position description art teacher snr co-ordinator 2015 cmr.docx P a g e |2 Alternatively, they may be sent electronically to: positions@hillbrook.qld.edu.au Receipt of application will be acknowledged by email. After the closing date, short-listed applicants will be contacted by the school, in order that an interview can be arranged. Unsuccessful applicants will also be advised by email. c:\users\michelleb\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.outlook\gl8jz8dr\position description art teacher snr co-ordinator 2015 cmr.docx P a g e |3