Head of Learning Area - ScienceBranch: John Curtin College Of The ArtsDivision: Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education RegionSalary: Level 3, $125,850 - $137,715 per annum (pro-rata) (SEA GA 2021)This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2025John Curtin College of the Arts is a leader in public education. Our commitment is to not only build capacity in students' academic pursuits but to make each child the very best person they can be by celebrating achievements in all facets of education, using creativity to promote excellence and nurture wellbeing.Our college is located on Wadjuk Boodjar in Walyalup (Fremantle) and caters for 1750 students from Years 7 to 12 who come to us through the seven Gifted and Talented programs run by the college for children identified as gifted in the creative domain, including; Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Media Arts, Music, Music Theatre and Visual Arts, as well as through a small local catchment or participation in our Soccer Excellence Program, making the college a unique learning environment.Engagement in creativity and the Arts is as a vehicle for student engagement and motivation at the college. The Arts at John Curtin is as much about providing dynamic opportunities for all students (each year we produce over 100 performances/exhibitions) as it is about developing transferable life skills such as empathy, creative and critical thinking, collaboration and the ability to communicate, all important attributes for any future pathway.John Curtin is proud to be a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School and works to implement evidence-based best practice teaching in line with Teaching for Impact. This provides opportunities for our staff to engage in professional development as well as providing opportunities to work with staff from other Department of Education schools to support quality teaching more broadly across the state.John Curtin is seeking to appoint a motivated and innovative Head of Learning (HOLA) who displays leadership characteristics, compassion, and the ability to lead a large team of teachers and allied professionals.The ideal applicant will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, with a capacity to build effective relationships at both department level and as a member of the College Leadership Team, where you will work collaboratively to lead school-wide promotion of our values, priorities and directions.As Head of Learning Area, you should possess an excellent understanding of the Western Australian Curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements for Years 7 to 12. The ideal applicant will possess experience in curriculum planning for Years 7 to 12 and teaching experience to Year 12 Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) level in one or more of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Physics.As an expert practitioner in a Quality Teaching Strategy Lead School, you should have a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning and engage in ongoing self-reflection. As an exemplary practitioner you will authentically lead a team of accomplished educators in the ongoing development of themselves as teachers and curriculum within the learning area.The Head of Learning area will use a data-driven approach as well as interpersonal acumen to lead the development of the Science Department to best meet the needs of our unique students and support the directions of the College.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?For more information about this opportunity, please contact Fiona Tholet, Deputy Principal, by telephoning (08) 9435 0700 or emailing ****** 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.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 being your current line manager.Your application should include:A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this positionA four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDFDemonstrated 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 (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 18 September 2024
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