Full-time Permanent Position, to commence Term 1, 2025Central Coast Grammar School is a leading K-12 independent, coeducational and nondenominational school. Located on a single 18 hectare campus overlooking the Matcham Valley close to the heart of Erina, our school offers a spacious environment where students can grow and flourish."Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) is committed to the safety, protection, and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at CCGS. The School requires all prospective school staff to contribute to creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing and be committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment". All CCGS staff participate in annual training in child protection. All statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment.Due to internal movement the position of Head of History & Geography is available on a full-time permanent basis, to commence in Term 1, 2025.The key objectives of this role are to:Support the School Executive by contributing to the development of the total ethos of the School in accordance with the School's Mission, Values and AspirationsLead, develop and manage teaching staff within the departmentImplement and manage all aspects of the curriculum in accordance with the requirements of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA)Educational/Professional experience required:Experience/expertise with the History & Geography curriculumAble to teach senior History (including Extension History)Tertiary qualifications in History/Geography/EducationKnowledge and experience to ensure compliance with NESA and Australian Curriculum requirementsPrevious experience in a leadership position within a school environment would be desirableMaster's Degree in an Educational discipline would be desirableProven experience in assisting students to achieve high level academic outcomes including in Stage 6Commitment and skills in digital literacySpecial Requirements:Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate at all levels across the SchoolAbility to work outside normal business hours of the School for the purpose of meeting with students, parents, external providers; for Outdoor Education, co-curricular expectations, parent information evenings, Presentation Night, P&F functions, etc.Sound understanding of contemporary pedagogy in educationCapability to lead and contribute to ongoing school improvement through evidence based interventionsUnderstandingof, and commitment to professional teaching standardsCommitment to personal professional learningCommitment to collegial involvement with the middle management teamInterested applicants should familiarise themselves with the School's Strategic Plan 'Striving for Excellence', available on our website atwww.ccgs.nsw.edu.au. It is expected that every member of staff will commit to the Strategic Plan and participate in the professional learning expectations of the School.All teaching staff at Central Coast Grammar School are expected to take part in the whole life of the School, including participation in Outdoor Education and involvement in co-curricular school activities.Please note that pre-conditions of employment include a current Working with Children Check and full vaccination for COVID-19.To apply you are required to provide the following information/documentation:cover letter and CV, inclusive of the total number of fulltime equivalent years you have been a teacher, including a breakdown if applicablecopy of your academic transcripts and other degrees or certificates, with conferred date(s), and if you are accredited with the Independent Schools Accreditation Authority (ISTAA), please provide a copy of your certificateWorking with Children Check numberrecord of your COVID-19 Immunisation status from the Australian Immunisation Register or COVID-19 Digital Certificate100 points of IDNSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) numbertelephone numbers and details for refereesPlease email your application to the Human Resources Manager by 2.00pm, 31 October 2024, to:****** will close on 31 October, however we will be reviewing applications as submitted, so early application is strongly encouraged.Please note that any attachments associated with your application are to be either Word documents, jpg images or pdf. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .
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