<p><strong>About Parade College</strong></p><p>Parade College is a member of the national body of Catholic schools known as Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA). The College aims to help young people grow into well-rounded individuals who will make a meaningful contribution to society. In a vibrant learning community, students are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the fullest and aim for excellence in all their endeavours.</p><p>As a long-standing Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, Parade College strives to be a learning community that offers best practice education and pastoral care to its students to foster fullness of life and holistic growth for all. </p><p>Parade College is the oldest Edmund Rice School in Australia, dating back to 1871, and has a proud history of excellence in the education and pastoral care. Parade offers a multitude of curriculum options for students, whatever their interest may be; from academic, sporting, music, visual arts and trade options.</p><p>The College is pleased to announce, our VCE Vocational Major (VCE VM) program at Parade College will become co-educational in 2025. The College will welcome full-time female student enrolments for the first time in our long history, into Year 11 in 2025.  Starting in Term 1 2025, our VCE Vocational Major program, based at our Preston campus, will be expanding our student offerings by introducing a new Tertiary Pathways Program. The Tertiary Pathways Program will include a second stream of our highly successful Sport Academy, along with a new Business Academy. Both academies will provide a bespoke educational opportunity that will allow students to gain direct entry into a number of undergraduate tertiary courses at La Trobe University upon completion of the two-year course.  (This exciting co-educational initiative is subject to final approval by VRQA)</p><p>The professional environment for staff at Parade College emphasises innovation, the importance of lifelong learning and quality relationships between staff, students and the College community.</p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>Learning Area Leaders are responsible for fostering a sense of unity, growth and development within their own Learning Area and within Year levels.</p><p>The Learning Area Leader leads, develops and promotes the faculty academic program of the College. In collaboration with Teaching and Learning Executive, the Teaching and Learning Team and with subject teachers, the Learning Area Leader works to inspire more enthusiastic, effective teaching, through authentic learning experiences, innovation, passion and purpose.</p><p>The role has overall responsibility for the leadership of the Visual Arts and Drama faculty ensuring exemplary teaching standards and learning outcomes for our students as they come to know the power of science and technologies and their interconnectivity in our world. The Learning Area Leader works closely with the Director of Music and oversees the team of teachers who contribute to a rich and diverse curriculum within their faculty, and has overall responsibility for the development and review of all curriculum documentation that further support the aims of the school and empowerment of our students as dynamic, curious and intelligent individuals.</p><p>Specific to the Learning Area Leader - Visual Arts and Drama:</p><ul><li>Specialist knowledge, qualifications and teaching experience in one or more domains of Visual Arts and Drama, i.e. Visual Communication, Media, Studio Art, Drama.</li><li>Foster continued creativity and innovation in the teaching of Visual Arts and Drama providing opportunities for all students to achieve success to ensure that Visual Arts and Drama remains a vibrant subject choice option for students.</li><li>Demonstrate excellent stewardship in the management and promotion of the College’s Arts and Performing Arts Facility.</li><li>Actively work with the Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning, colleagues and students in the preparation of art, performance and musical items.</li><li>Oversee the extra-curricular activities in the performing arts showcases, assembly items, College musicals and productions, and College events, such as Open Day and Year 7 Orientation events.</li></ul><p>Applications are invited from suitably qualified collaborative, innovative and passionate emerging and experienced leaders.  An ability to teach Visual Communications and Design including VCE Units 1-4 would be considered an advantage.</p><p>The successful candidate for this position will commence January 2025.  The leadership appointment is for a two year term, with an ongoing teaching position associated with these appointments. This leadership position attracts a generous Position of Leadership Allowance and time release per cycle.</p><p>Please view the <a href="http://www.parade.vic.edu.au/siteassets/Files/Employment/Learning-Area-Leader-VA.pdf" rel="nofollow">Position Description</a> for further details about the role and the selection criteria.</p><p><strong>Application Requirements</strong></p><p>In preparing an application, please read the advertisement and position description carefully to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to meet the position requirements and have a good understanding of the role.</p><p>Applications must include:</p><ul><li>a <strong>covering letter</strong> addressing the <strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong> addressing your skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the role; together with</li><li>a current <strong>Curriculum Vitae</strong>.</li></ul><p>For enquiries please contact the Director of Human Resources via email: <i>hr&#64;parade.vic.edu.au</i>, or phone: 94683300. </p><p>To apply for this position, please visit the Employment Page on the College website via:  <a href="https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/school/employment" rel="nofollow">https://www.parade.vic.edu.au/school/employment</a> and select &#39;Apply&#39;.</p><p><strong>APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:00pm on Monday 25 November 2024.  </strong></p><p><i>This community is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.</i></p><p><i>Parade College acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.</i></p><p> <i>Parade College is an Equal Opportunity Employer</i></p>