Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)
Wenona is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Head of Commercial Studies, to lead our Commercial Studies faculty. This is a newly created faculty that encompasses Commerce (Stage 5), Business Studies, Legal Studies, and Economics. You will inspire our young women through dynamic classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance.
At Wenona, we have an obligation to our profession to ensure the highest quality educational outcomes for our students. We foster a love of learning, inquiry and collaboration through our own role modelling of such practices in our work. We expect our teachers to be committed to their own professional development and to want to contribute to the broader educational community.
The Position Leading a team of high performing Commercial Studies teachers with full oversight of all teaching and learning aspects for students.
Understanding of contemporary teaching and learning pedagogies, particularly as they apply to the subjects in the Commercial Studies faculty.
Working with a broad range of stakeholders, including students, teachers and parents to meet individual student learning needs.
Committing to wellbeing and meeting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of students.
Engaging in professional learning, including contributing to the broader education community.
Collaborating and contributing to a team and faculty of professional educators.
Utilising ICT to facilitate and enrich student learning and engagement beyond the classroom.
In addition to being a Head of Commercial Studies, you will also be a Connect Teacher, which will require you to engage with a Connect group on a daily basis.
This is a permanent full-time position , starting in Term 4, 2024, or later by negotiation.
About You To be successful in this role, you will have relevant qualifications and experience teaching Commercial Studies. You will display leadership qualities by guiding the team and students throughout our academic program, whilst embedding our school's values of courage, strength, grace, wisdom, and kindness. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role, building rapport with various staff members and students. HSC marking experience is desirable.
Benefits We Offer Staff discounts on fees*, onsite gym and pool facilities and morning tea provided.
Access to EAP and onsite annual flu vaccinations.
Strong culture of teamwork and professional development support.
Access to professional growth and staff development learning experiences.
Application Process Applications should be submitted via https://wenona.connxcareers.com/job/viewjobs and include a resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position, copies of qualifications and names of two referees.
Wenona is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.
This role requires the successful applicant to be NESA accredited, hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check and to be fully COVID vaccinated. You will also be required to provide a valid NSW Police Check.
Wenona School is a child safe environment. Our School actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all School staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm, in accordance with their legal and ethical obligations including child safe standards. Wenona's Code of Conduct is available on our website. The successful applicant for this position will be required to provide the School with a current Working with Children Check.
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