Head Of Department - English

Division: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education RegionSalary: Level 3, $132,143 - $144,601 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025Are you seeking a challenging, exciting and professionally stimulating role focused on quality teaching and learning?At Comet Bay College we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering positive respectful relationships. The staff facilities are excellent; each Learning Area is fully equipped and spacious. The English Department invests heavily in our staff and as a valued staff member at Comet Bay College, you can expect to be offered ongoing high quality, targeted professional learning opportunities aimed at supporting your professional growth as a high-quality teaching professional.The College also invests heavily in technology. We encourage and support staff to be innovative and engaging in their curriculum delivery, providing digital TVs and/or projectors in every room and supported with class sets of iPads and laptops. The College is fully networked and has the latest wireless operating system enabling staff and students to be "connected" at all times. Comet Bay College is a Gifted and Talented school and also has extension pathways in English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences for years 7-10.The College invests heavily in the social and emotional intelligence of our students and our staff and are fully committed to developing resilient young people with a healthy sense of self-worth who value education and have the confidence to seek excellence in all aspects of their lives.Comet Bay College is a modern innovative Independent Public School that caters for Years 7 to 12 students and is located one kilometre from the coast in the vibrant community of Secret Harbour. The College boasts state of the art facilities that include specialist science laboratories, lecture theatre, fitness centre, metal fabrication, modern industrial food studio and graphics/mechatronics studio.Comet Bay College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and knowledgeable leader as Head of our English Department, to lead our hard-working English Teachers and inspire our students in English.We are looking for an enthusiastic, outstanding leader and excellent classroom practitioner, who has the commitment, passion and 'can do' attitude to assist staff to develop highly effective teaching and learning practices. As the successful applicant, you will ideally be highly energetic, motivated and possess the qualities needed to draw people together, identify opportunities and establish new initiatives. You should exhibit effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and maintain positive partnerships and to collaborate effectively with others; being prepared to work side-by-side with school leaders and teachers, to develop a culture of professional discourse and sharing about effective teaching and learning practices.The successful applicant should possess the ability to provide direction and purpose to staff, build team capacity and cohesion and promote an environment of positive quality learning experiences for all students. The role will provide high level leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of the College's Teaching and Learning focus in the area of English, as articulated in the College Business Plan.Key focus areas of the role of Head of English will include, but are not limited to:System and school data analysis to inform planning, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) curriculum response, curriculum differentiation, quality assurance of existing curriculum offerings, Gifted and Talented (GAT) curriculum support, moderation processes and alignment of key professional learning.Ongoing reflection and improvement of the College's Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) offerings, with a particular focus on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in English ensuring effective moderation practices, compliance with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements and tracking College Business Plan achievement targets.Instruction:Assessment and feedback models, classroom observation and feedback, explicit teaching in English, involvement in and support for the College instructional intelligence program.Support:Student academic profiling, implementation of General Capabilities, student engagement, higher order thinking culture, networking and liaising with external support eg SCSA as appropriate, Performance and Development of the English team.Indirect involvement as required in the whole of College Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) approach, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the classroom and strategic planning.Professional BenefitsWorking for the Department of Education you will enjoy a range of benefits including competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, training and career development opportunities and attractive leave provisions.Want to know more?Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).Equity and DiversityWe are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; andconsent to a National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website or in the attached application package.Application InstructionsApply online in two easy steps:Step 1: Select Apply for JobComplete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.Your application should include:A CV of up to four (4) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF.Demonstrated capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings.High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes.Demonstrated professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students, (e.g., Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).Demonstrated capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA933801Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 18 November 2024#J-18808-Ljbffr