"Head of Learning and Teaching"

Head of Learning and Teaching

The National Art School is seeking an outstanding and experienced arts educator to join us as Head of Learning and Teaching.

The successful candidate will provide academic leadership including working closely with the Heads of academic departments and programs to lead the development and implementation of learning and teaching activities of higher education programs. This includes the development and delivery of curricula, the management of departmental staff and the development of learning and teaching resources.

The Head of Learning and Teaching is expected to provide artistic and scholarly leadership through professional example and will have a track record of original and innovative contributions to the advancement of scholarship, research and teaching within their respective field.

The Head of Learning and Teaching will provide leadership and management of the higher education programs of the National Art School in keeping with the strategic priorities of the School.

What you bring to the role

The successful candidate will bring:

• A commitment to academic excellence including the development of innovative and inclusive, student-centered pedagogies.
• Substantial experience of academic leadership including course and curriculum design in the Fine Arts and/or related fields.
• Substantial experience in the development and implementation of Teaching and Learning related policy and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of, and commitment to, ‘best practice’ standards in course development and delivery.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory standards including the Australian Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF) and Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
• A record of original and innovative contributions to the advancement of scholarship, research and teaching within your field of specialisation.
• Postgraduate qualifications at AQF level 10 or equivalent professional experience.

How to Apply

Please visit the National Art School website www.nas.edu.au for more information and to download the position description.

Please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing how your experience matches the job requirements;
• A comprehensive resume citing your academic qualifications and outlining professional experience.

If you have any questions or if we can assist in making the application process more accessible for you, please call Juanita Hyde on 02 9339 8672 or email juanita.hyde@nas.edu.au.

Please email your application to hr@nas.edu.au

The National Art School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The closing date for all applications will be Sunday 21 September 2025.