Oakhill College is an Independent Catholic Secondary School conducted in the Lasallian tradition, with an enrolment of 2,200 students, boys Years 7 to 10, co-educational in Years 11 and 12. Oakhill College is located in Castle Hill, NSW, and offers a wide range of subject choices and extra-curricular activities. We value our people, so along with access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and paid parental leave, we offer a range of benefits to our employees. These include generous long service leave entitlements, flu vaccinations, and ongoing professional development opportunities. The College is committed to innovative high-quality teaching and learning and offers excellent facilities and resources. Offering staff a dynamic, collaborative, and supportive team environment with an emphasis on community, academic excellence, pastoral care, and development. Applications are invited from suitably experienced teachers for the following position: Academic Head of Languages (Coordinator 2)Commencing January 2025 Oakhill College seeks to appoint an innovative Academic Head with excellent leadership, communication skills, and classroom experience. The successful applicant will have an understanding of the education of boys, knowledge of current developments in teaching and learning, and a passion and enthusiasm for teaching. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate experience in the areas of: Teaching Italian and/or French across Stage 4, 5, and 6, delivering engaging lessons that inspire student achievement and a passion for language learning; Providing team leadership, guiding and mentoring staff to foster continuous improvement and a collaborative, high-performing teaching environment; Leading the implementation of new syllabi, ensuring the Languages curriculum is innovative, up-to-date, and aligned with best pedagogical practices; Creating a culture of academic excellence, setting high expectations and motivating students and staff to strive for their best; Assessing, providing feedback, and reporting on student learning to drive progress and inform instructional strategies; Developing and communicating a clear vision for teaching and learning, aligned with the College's goals and focused on meeting the future needs of students; Supporting staff development, promoting professional growth, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative environment within the Languages Department; Overseeing the administration of the Languages Faculty, including curriculum planning, resource management, and day-to-day operations; Managing student behaviour to create a positive and productive learning environment; A thorough knowledge of current pedagogy, ensuring teaching methods are informed by the latest educational research and practices. The successful applicant will: Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School; Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos of the College; Adhere to the College's Safeguarding Standards and Child Protection policies and procedures; Be an experienced, innovative and engaging team leader; Teach with excellence, professionalism, and commitment; Have an ability to relate to girls and boys with a practical knowledge of boys' education issues and initiatives in the foundation years (Stage 4 and 5); Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence. Please refer to the position description for further information. How to Apply: APPLICATION MUST BE MADE ON-LINE VIA THE COLLEGE WEBSITE To apply for the role, candidates need to submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date curriculum vitae that clearly details their relevant skills and experience. Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards and the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff, and school community. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including; NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, references, background, identity, work rights, Covid-19 vaccination, and statutory checks. Vaccination against COVID-19 or a valid medical contraindication to COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of any offer of employment by Oakhill College. Vaccination means two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. A valid medical contraindication must be in accordance with ATAGI guidelines. Applicants are required to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status as part of their application for employment. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the applicant providing evidence of their vaccination status, which may be an immunisation history statement, COVID-19 digital certificate or approved medical contraindication certificate. Applications close at 9:00am on Monday 18 November 2024 Please note: We will consider candidates as they apply and encourage early application. Interviews may commence prior to the closure date. No recruitment agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr