Teaching - Secondary (Education & Training)Full timeSwan Valley ACS is seeking a dynamic, inspiring and experienced teacher to lead our English team. As the Head of Department (HoD), you are a member of the School's middle leadership team and are responsible for leading a dedicated team of English teachers. The Head of Department: English also provides line manager support for the school's Languages team. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the WA English curriculum and create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that meets the individual needs of students whilst enabling them to achieve personal excellence.The role will be comprised of 0.2 FTE (Role Responsibilities) and 0.8 FTE (Teaching).Selection CriteriaAbility to teach ATAR EnglishAbility to teach ATAR LiteratureDemonstrated ability to lead a teamWorking rights in AustraliaHold or be eligible for TRBWA registration and a Working With Children CheckA current First Aid and CPR certification is desirablePersonal AttributesCommitment to the School values of Commitment, Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Resilience, and RespectA passionate educator who continually reviews and reflects upon own practice with a view to improvementDisplays reliability and good organisational skillsDemonstrates courage and resilienceSupports a culture of growth mindset in learning for staff and studentsFosters positive relationships with students and the broader school communityFor details on how to apply, please go to our website: www.svacs.wa.edu.au/about-us/employment/Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?How many years of people management experience do you have?Do you have current teacher's registration in Australia?#J-18808-Ljbffr