Head of Learning Area - Science

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Head of Learning Area - Science. Terms and conditions vacancy

• A leading team in science education
• Participate in leadership development
• Be part of a supportive community

Commencing January 2019

Mazenod College is a Catholic Secondary Boys Day / Boarding School conducted by the Oblates of Mary Immaculate with an enrolment of 860 boys.

The Mazenod College Science Learning Area is a leader in science education in WA. The College is seeking applications from innovative leaders of learning with a passion for science and for learning. The Science Learning Area at Mazenod is well-resourced in a technology-rich boys’ learning environment.

Middle leaders at Mazenod are given generous time and remuneration and, in 2019, will be part of an exciting middle-leader development strategy as part of the Academic Leadership Team.

VET Qualifications and the ability to implement a Certificate II would be an advantage, but not a necessity.

All staff are expected to be supportive ofsupport the Oblate values and ethos of the College as well as its co-curricular activities.

Teachers who join Mazenod can expect opportunities to grow in their teaching through a whole-school programme of co-coaching teacher development programme. They will be joining a community in which families and teachers work together for the academic, social and spiritual growth of young men. Standards and expectations of classroom behaviour are very high and teachers are well-supported to maintain their standards.

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact Bruce Derby, Deputy Principal (Teaching and Learning) via the College office Ph: 9291 1500 or email: [email protected]

Visit our website: http://www.mazenod.wa.edu.au

Applications close Wednesday 1st August 2018

A role description is available from the College website.

Applications should be supported by:

• Application form 
• Resume
• Covering letter (one page maximum)
• Statement in support of application – a two-page maximum statement addressing the following key responsibilities of leadership from the role description with any examples you may wish to refer to:
  • Leading with a learning community
  • Leading the improvement and development of self and others
  • Leading and managing team operation and programs