Head of Learning Area - Health & Physical Education
Clontarf Aboriginal College is a co-educational Catholic CARE (Curriculum and Re-engagement in Education) School in Perth, dedicated to supporting Aboriginal students in Years 7-12. We offer a safe and nurturing environment for educationally marginalised students from metropolitan, rural, and remote areas.
We are currently seeking an experienced educator for the position of Head of Learning Area – Health and Physical Education. Heads of Learning Areas are leaders within their specific curriculum related area of the College and responsible for overseeing the effective delivery of student differentiation from Years 7 to 12. This person will play a key role in assisting the College to consolidate its Vision for Learning. The successful applicant will have experience planning and delivering modified programmes in Health Education (7-12) and Health, Physical & Outdoor Education – Foundation (11-12) as well as experience leading colleagues in this learning area.
The Head of Learning Area is required to directly and positively influence the quality of teaching and learning throughout the school. The position is one that requires leadership in relation to curriculum initiative, the learning and teaching process and co-ordination of exciting programmes which facilitate and engage student learning. The person in the position should have a visionary approach to learning and an acute interest in current and future initiatives in curriculum including areas such as:
Enhancing challenge and achievement in student learning
Learning styles
Digital technology and its uses in curriculum
Personalisation and differentiation
Social and emotional wellbeing
The Head of Learning Area – Health and Physical Education should be able to provide clear direction, enthuse and motivate a team of teaching and support staff to maximise curriculum delivery appropriate to the specific enrichment needs of students.
The Head of Learning Area – Health and Physical Education should be a role model as an educator and professional learner, and a mentor for staff. They should display the qualities of a good leader, manager and administrator that are congruent with the mission and values of the College.
Applicants must have all necessary qualifications and be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.
Be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
Appropriate experience, knowledge and skills to lead the Health and Physical Education program at the College.
Be an exemplary, enthusiastic educator who works collaboratively with their colleagues to plan for and implement teaching programs that improve student outcomes through effective teaching which considers the individual learning needs of students.
Demonstrated ability as an instructional leader with outstanding classroom pedagogy that creates a supportive and safe environment.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Be able to maintain a safe working environment and procedures.
TRBWA membership.
A current Working with Children Check.
Highly Desirable:
To be working toward or have completed Accreditation to Teach in a Catholic School and Accreditation for Middle Leaders in a Catholic School.
Hold or have a willingness to obtain a current WA driver's license (LR) and PTD authorisation.
Application Process:
Please email your application, including a cover letter (maximum 1 page) and a resume outlining your qualifications and experience along with the "Teaching Staff Application Form" which is located on our website.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Learning Area?
Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
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