* Capacity to influence the strategic direction of Learning and Teaching
* Ability to lead and work collaboratively with and within teams
* Inspire and empower young women through drama
Welcome to Abbotsleigh, a pre-kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and boarding school for girls located in Wahroonga, on Sydney’s North Shore.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
The Role
The Head of Drama will be a member of the Leaders of Learning Team at Abbotsleigh and influence the strategic direction of Learning and Teaching. As a leader within the School, responsible to the Deputy Headmistress/Head of Senior School, the successful candidate will have fine leadership skills, the ability to lead and work collaboratively with and within teams and be an excellent role model who demonstrates high standards in their professional knowledge and management of staff and students.
The Duties
The Head of Drama at Abbotsleigh will be an experienced professional of the highest calibre. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic leader of learning who supports the Headmistress in maintaining and developing learning and innovation across the School. They will demonstrate knowledge, competence and confidence in Stage 4 – 6 Drama and a proven track record of success with Stage 6 Drama.
About our Team
The Head of Drama will work collaboratively within the School, undertaking responsibilities within the team, as required by the Deputy Headmistress/Head of Senior School and the Director of Co-Curricular Programs. They will provide management and leadership to the Drama Team as well as foster a productive and welcoming work environment and support the Team in their professional development.
Abbotsleigh's Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel safe.
Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must provide a current Working with Children registration number.