Head of department - humanities (bendigo)

Girton Grammar School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic academic leader to join our school community as the Head of Department - Humanities in January 2026. This is a three-year fixed-term position and is supported by an ongoing underlying teaching position.

About the Position

The Head of the Humanities at Girton Grammar School plays a pivotal role in shaping and driving the school's 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 within the educational context.

The Head of Department is responsible for delivering the school's pedagogical model across their department to a high standard, ensuring that all students are provided with the opportunities and support they need to excel academically and personally. By maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and by fostering an environment of inclusivity and excellence, the Head of Humanities plays a crucial role in helping students navigate their educational journey and achieve their aspirations to access their preferred future at the end of their journey at Girton Grammar School.

The Head of Humanities also oversees and supports the Learning Area Leader of Business studies, ensuring alignment with department and school goals.

Why Join Us?

At Girton Grammar, you'll be part of a vibrant school community committed to educational excellence. We provide our teachers with opportunities for professional development, equipping them to become leaders in the education sector. Our robust culture of optimism and respect fosters both personal growth and academic achievement in staff and students alike.

Benefits include

• Work-Life Balance, 38 weeks of term time per year with flexible arrangements based on operational requirements.
• Professional Growth, access to leadership mentoring and development programs.
• Supportive Environment, paid parental leave for eligible staff, emergent leave, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Benefits & Wellness, salary packaging, free vaccinations, and an active staff association.
• Community Focus, be part of a close-knit team dedicated to staff and student wellbeing.

Essential Qualifications and Key Selection Criteria

Education and teaching

• A bachelor's degree in education and current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Strong skills in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), especially as they relate to teaching and learning.
• Commitment to co-curricular activities.

Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of educational professionals, and to provide feedback on performance expectations and outcomes and the identification and provision of professional development opportunities.

Analytical Skills

• The ability to use and understand educational data and outcomes to enhance educational programmes and teaching practices.

Communication Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders, including teachers, instructors, administrators, and parents.
• The ability to convey information and concepts to other staff in a clear and understandable manner.

Organisational Skills

• Well-developed organisational skills to manage multiple people, tasks and programmes concurrently.

Adaptability

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, unexpected challenges, and last-minute adjustments in the scheduling of programmes and activities.

Time Management

• Efficient time management skills, including the ability to manage complex processes within specified deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands while maintaining a high standard of work.

Collaboration

• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively with academic and administrative staff.

Continuous Improvement

• Commitment to staying informed about relevant educational best practices and a willingness to implement improvements for ongoing process enhancement.

Child Safety

• A commitment to student wellbeing and child safety, demonstrating an understanding of appropriate behaviours.

How to apply

Applications close on Monday, 4th August 2025 at 5:00pm. All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia.