- 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;
- 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);
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Head of Department - Bunbury, Australia - Department of Education, Western Australia
Description
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA888649
This is a six (6) month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024 with possible extension and/or permanency.
North Albany Senior High School (NASHS) is seeking to appoint an experienced and vibrant Head of Department – Mathematics (HOD) to join our dedicated leadership team.
About the role
The successful applicant should be student and relationship focused, highly motivated, reflective, and innovative. They will ideally display the capacity to lead within a vibrant learning community to enhance students' engagement and motivation. The Head of Department – Mathematics should have an excellent understanding of data analysis and skills in evidence-based planning to improve student learning. They should have a commitment to improved results for all students, in a planned and strategic manner to grow the area of Mathematics.
Applicants should have an excellent knowledge of the Western Australian Mathematics curriculum and the ability to teach courses across Years 7-10, with expertise. Knowledge of Year 11 and 12 curriculum is important, to ensure all students are given an opportunity to succeed in Senior School. The successful applicant will also oversee planning, development and implementation of School and Curriculum Standards Authority Courses. They will ideally display exemplary teaching and learning practices, and the ability to lead a learning culture that ongoingly strengthens the capacity of their team. We provide wrap around support to all our students. The successful applicant should be student focused with the ability to work with a leadership team that supports students achieving personal excellence.
Our school
NASHS is an independent public school located in Albany, a coastal city in the Southwest region of Western Australia. Known locally as NASHS we are a comprehensive school providing secondary education for students in Year 7 to Year 12. NASHS has an enviable reputation as a caring and supportive school. We provide wrap around support to all our students and the successful applicant should be student focused and able to work in a team to supports students achieving personal excellence.
Our vision: Is to provide opportunities for students to achieve personal excellence so they can participate actively in a changing world.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.