Head of Health & Physical Education (HPE)The Knox School is an independent, coeducational institution from Early Learning to Year 12 in Wantirna South, Victoria.
It boasts a distinguished reputation for providing personalised learning for all students, who become the architects and advocates for their learning journey as they strive to achieve their personal best.
Founded in 1982, The Knox School (TKS) is a non-denominational establishment.
Its values of Achievement, Care, Empathy, Resilience, Responsibility and Respect are at the core of all its endeavours.
It celebrates each student's uniqueness, and through a close-knit community, they can find their niche and become proud to belong.
Open, collaborative and inclusive, The Knox School invests in its people and offers them opportunities to engage in innovative learning practices.
Staff culture creates the capacity for respectful relationships, innovation, and recognition of TKS as an Employer of Choice.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a vibrant & dynamic Head of Department – Health & PE to join the TKS team.
The opportunity would be appropriate for someone seeking a full-time position of employment and looking to advance their leadership portfolio or for an experienced teacher or leader.
The role will carry a teaching load with a Position of Responsibility time allocation and stipend, commencing Term 1, 2025. With proven leadership skills and expertise in H&PE, the successful teacher will be responsible for championing the benefits of physical activity and health, maintaining high educational standards and overseeing the coordination of rigorous teaching programs across the School.
The Head of Health & PE is a tenured position of 2 years.
This is in addition to the full-time, ongoing substantive role, with salary at the applicable teacher classification level.
About the role: Foster a culture of high performance, through a process of mentoring, developing and supporting members within the Health & PE Department;Support staff in the development and differentiated delivery of curriculum and pedagogy that fosters the personalised learning of each student and recognises the principles of inclusivity and diversity;Establish a caring, supportive and engaging learning environment;Build strong relationships with key stakeholders including students, parents and colleagues;Engage in ongoing professional learning and the research in best teaching practice.About you: You are passionate about education, learning, the growth and development of individual students and care about their wellbeing.
Within your sphere of influence, you aim to foster an environment where excellence, emotional growth, social connection and curious discovery are nurtured.
You must support the School's vision and ethos and demonstrate the School Values of Achievement, Responsibility, Respect, Resilience and Care and Empathy.
You will be an excellent professional role model for our students, delivering the best possible education and support for each student in your care.
Working at The Knox School offers: Personalised Professional Learning Program for staff;Competitive salary, dependent on skillset and experience;Salary Packaging & Employee Assistance Program available;Opportunities for mentoring and progression career development;Supportive and stimulating work and learning environment set amongst beautiful grounds;Onsite car parking.The ideal candidate: Holds a current VIT registration and Police Check;Is passionate about health & sport;Has demonstrated experience teaching Health & PE in a Senior School setting;Expertise in curriculum design and development, as well as differentiation;Inspires excellence in teaching and learning by fostering intellectual inquiry and demonstrating innovative pedagogy;Has a thorough understanding of contemporary wellbeing and student management practices;Engages effectively with parents, staff, and students to build relationships across the broader community;Has knowledge and understanding of the School's obligations in respect of Ministerial Order No.
1359, the Reportable Conduct Scheme, mandatory reporting, record keeping in relation to student safety and wellbeing, the failure to disclose and failure to protect offences (and any other information sharing and reporting obligations that may arise).
Training will be provided;Has working knowledge of and is able to adhere to the School's policies and student safety practices, including those detailed in the Student Safety at The Knox School Handbook;Satisfactorily completes a values-based interview which will assess suitability to work with children and young people, and ensure that children and young people's rights are respected;Displays a supportive and respectful attitude to students and their families and builds positive connections with all members of the school community;Holds, or is prepared to obtain, a current Level 2 First Aid Qualification, including CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Training.
The school provides training annually.Commitment to Student Safety: The Knox School is committed to providing a student safe and friendly environment, where children and young people are safe, feel safe and are able to actively participate in decisions that affect their lives.
We have a zero tolerance for child abuse or reportable conduct and are committed to acting in our student's best interests and keeping them safe from harm.
The School regards its student protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations and maintain a student safe culture.
How to Apply: Applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter by email to Fiona Kapkidis, HR Business Partner at ******.
Resumes must include recent teaching experience and the contact details of 3 referees.
Written applications close Friday 29 November 2024 and will be reviewed on receipt.
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