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Head Of Department - Teaching And Learning

Head Of Department - Teaching And Learning

EducationAustralia
13 days ago
Job description

Image sourced from Baringa State Secondary College)

  • About the School

The school is located on the corner of Griffith Place and Baringa Drive, Baringa.

At Baringa State Secondary College we provide a warm and supportive environment in which all children can grow with confidence. Our staff are passionate professionals who are committed to helping students achieve their potential, no matter what it takes, where the well-being and positive educational outcomes for every student is at the core of everything that we do.

One of our greatest strengths is the partnerships we foster between students, staff, parents and the wider community. These partnerships enable us to work together in achieving our commitment to providing inclusive, engaging and challenging education for every student.

  • About the Role
  • As the Head of Department, you will
  • Lead curriculum focus in line with school and departmental initiatives
  • Participate in delivering the vision of State Schools Division
  • Develop the quality of teaching and learning
  • Nurture positive relationships between students, teachers and stakeholders.

    • The Head of Department is accountable to and under the direction of the Principal or delegate.The key responsibilities of the role will include :

  • Leading the planning and enactment of the curriculum across all phases of learning within the college, and the leading of improved pedagogical practices for positive learning environments. This includes;
  • 7-10 Australian Curriculum developed and implemented with fidelity
  • Senior curriculum development leadership
  • Strategic evaluation and support of the moderation cycles across faculties
  • Analysis of student data and development of strategies for improved student outcomes
  • Development of staff expertise in Essential skills for Classroom management and whole of college consistent practices supported through profiling protocols
  • Visible leadership, capability develop of staff through coaching processes
  • Leadership of implementation of college instructional moves supported through instructional rounds, learning walks, lesson observations.

    • These roles will be enacted with the college values of respect, integrity and courage integral in your relationships and living our college vision of the college being 'a place for everyb.ody' in every interaction with college community members.

    For a full list of mandatory requirements please see the attached role description.

  • Interested? To apply
  • Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
  • Provide a written statement (maximum 2 pages) addressing key capabilities 1-4 as per the role description.

    • Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

    Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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