Head Of Science

Matrix Education is Australia’s fastest growing educator. We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Science to lead our expanding Secondary Science team which spans HSC and VCE Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Junior Science.

As the Head of Science, you will be leading key strategic activities to grow student numbers across the faculty in NSW, Victoria and online, while supporting the ongoing operations. You will lead a team of coordinators across Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Junior Science, to deliver a remarkable learning experience in the classroom and online, while monitoring the department’s strategy deployment and operations to inform future directions.

Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, and the role is ideal for an experienced educational department head or leader, with commercial acumen, who is looking to impact Science learning for thousands of students across Australia.

This position is a full time role based at our Sydney CBD Head office with occasional travel to our campus locations across Sydney.

• Executing decisions relating to growing the Science department within the framework of Matrix’s strategic plan, policies and budgets,
• Management of the annual department budgets and resources,
• Development of course structure, offerings and content for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Junior Science for secondary students that is aligned to the relevant curriculum,
• Pursuing growth opportunities for the Science department through course offerings, curriculum offerings and proposals, online learning and events,
• Ensuring the efficient operation of classes and deployment of resources for the department,
• Managing a team of teachers and promote sharing of effective teaching practices,
• Research, develop, disseminate and maintain relevant resources and sharing of effective teaching practices, including self directed training and support material, to enhance academic staff capability with the growth of the team,
• Represent, build relationships and uphold the reputation of Matrix Education with the local community, schools and educational bodies,
• Regularly evaluate student experience feedback on teaching and our educational offerings to ensure ongoing quality of our services and the meeting of learning outcomes, followed by the coordination of the delivery of the feedback and the development and implementation of solutions for improvement.

• 5+ years’ of experience in management of educational course design and education staff,
• Demonstrated experience in building and leading teams of academic staff,
• Extensive knowledge of the current stage 5 and 6 NESA and/or VCE curriculum in Science, including methods of assessment,
• Thorough understanding of student learning styles and effective methods of lesson delivery,
• Knowledge of best practice in engaging students in both in classroom and online learning,
• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering and/or Education. Relevant post graduate qualifications will be highly regarded.

• Head office conveniently located in the Sydney CBD,
• Work with motivated and talented team,
• Modern, open-office environment,
• Competitive remuneration rates,
• Team outings and social events.

Apply now below, or email your cover letter and resume to **@matrix.edu.au