Lead Academic Role
The Head of Department at our school plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving the teaching and learning strategies. This leadership position is essential in ensuring the school's strategic priority of providing diverse teaching and learning pathways, maintaining high standards, and achieving exceptional outcomes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the school's pedagogical model across the department to a high standard, ensuring that all students are provided with the opportunities and support they need to excel academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
* To lead and manage the department, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of teaching programs
* To develop and maintain high-quality teaching and learning resources
* To provide professional development opportunities for staff within the department
* To foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
About the Position:
We are seeking an outstanding leader and educator to join our team commencing at the start of 2025. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of educational research around the science of learning and explicit instruction.
Requirements:
* A suitable qualification and current registration as a teacher
* Proven experience in educational leadership either formal or informal, with a track record of excellent teaching
* Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
* A commitment to student wellbeing and child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
Benefits:
* A competitive salary package
* A generous superannuation scheme
* A range of employee benefits, including access to health and wellbeing programs
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees.