Oakhill College, an Independent Catholic Secondary School in the Lasallian tradition, serves over 2250 students. Our co-educational school is located in Castle Hill NSW and offers a wide range of subject choices and extracurricular activities.
We value our employees by providing access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include generous long service leave entitlements, flu vaccinations, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
The College prioritizes innovative, high-quality teaching and learning, providing excellent facilities and resources. We foster a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment that emphasizes community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and development.
Applications are invited for the position of Academic Head of English, Coordinator 3. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the English curriculum and fostering a culture of academic and pastoral excellence.
Qualifications
* Proven ability to effectively administer a faculty and lead learning.
* Highly effective, skilled classroom practitioner with experience teaching English across Stages 4-6.
* Ability to manage and facilitate safe and supportive learning environments, understanding positive student wellbeing practices.
* Demonstrated capacity to apply the College's Learning Framework, fostering a collaborative and collegial approach.
* Capacity to work as an active member of a dynamic professional learning community.
* Developed interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, parents/caregivers, and community members.
* Alignment of professional learning to the needs of students.
* Development of a climate of excellence.
* Sound pedagogical practices.
* Inspiring students to aspire.
* Will to contribute to the broader extracurricular endeavours of College life as an active member of the College community.
Success Criteria
* Clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School.
* Support for the Lasallian ethos, vision, purpose, values, and strategic priorities of the College.
* Adherence to the College's Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures.
* Experience, innovation, and engagement as a team leader.
* Teaching with excellence, professionalism, and commitment.
* Demonstrated ICT integration skills.
* Commitment to professional growth and development of excellence.