Program Leader – Creative Arts & Activities
Job No:
MARASH2058
Location:
Ashgrove
Program Leader – Creative Arts & Activities
Marist College Ashgrove is a Catholic day and boarding school for boys in Years 5-12, situated in Brisbane's inner Northern suburbs. Inspired by the work of St Marcellin Champagnat, we pride ourselves on delivering excellent academic and career pathway results for our inclusive community of students.
The College is seeking a committed, dedicated teacher for the Middle Leader position of Program Leader – Creative Arts & Activities. The Program Leader - Creative Arts & Activities, carries the primary responsibility for the ongoing development and supervision of all College co-curricular Arts programs and the quality of those programs provided for each student from Years 5-12.
This position is a Tier 5 position and attracts remuneration and time release is in line with the Catholic Employing Authority Single Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Religious Institute Schools of Qld 2023 – 2026. The salary for a Tier 5 position is $148,360 per annum.
All successful candidates who accept a Middle Leadership Position at Marist College Ashgrove will hold an incumbent continuing teaching role together with the Middle Leader role. The Program Leader – Creative Arts & Activities will be appointed for a period of 1.25 years renewable for a further 4 years on the completion of a successful performance review.
The ideal applicant will have the following:
Role Specific
- Tertiary level graduate qualification in Education (essential) and post-graduate (desirable)
- Meet all compliance requirements as an educator in Queensland
- A current National Police Check (on the acceptance of the position)
Management and Leadership
- Ability to lead, manage and develop cohesive staff teams
- Vision and success in the development and management of operational aspects of a Years 5–12 College
- Strong sense of self-awareness and the ability to use it to lead by example.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Proven track record of working collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to model optimism and a growth mindset.
- A genuine service ethos and able to inspire the same in others.
Essential Selection Criteria
The criteria below will be used by the selection panel to evaluate applicants.
- An understanding of the Marist ethos and how you would support and model this as a College leader.
- Demonstrated capacity as an educational leader in your chosen field, based on a shared strategic vision.
- Experience in, or the ability to, undertake and lead staff through the operational/administrative/legislative aspects required within your leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain processes to monitor and manage personnel, physical and financial resources, to effectively deliver the priorities of the school.
Note: There is a maximum limit of 200 words per criteria response.
How to Apply
Your application needs to include the following:
- Cover letter outlining why you are applying for the position.
- Resume including three referees (one of which should be your current Principal).
- A succinct overview of how you meet each of the essential selection criteria.
- A completed application form which is available from the College website
The Recruitment Process
Applications close 9:00am Wednesday 16 July 2025.
All applicants will receive an email confirmation of the receipt of their application.
Marist College Ashgrove is a non-smoking workplace.
Download the MCA Application form here.
Download the Position Description here.
Enquiries only (please do not email your application) should be addressed to:
Phillip Holding
Acting Deputy Head of College