AddressThe College Headmaster is inviting applications from exceptional Science Teachers with leadership skills, who are active Christians for the position of Leader of Learning - Science 7-12 (Head of Science Faculty). The role is a Leadership 2 position.
The successful applicant will be registered with the New South Wales Educational Standards Authority (NESA) and be accredited as a Proficient or an Experienced Teacher. The teacher will lead a team of highly competent, experienced and enthusiastic staff. This is a Senior Position at the College and the successful applicant would be accountable to the College Headmaster through the Deputy Headmaster and Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12. The successful applicant would be a teacher with teaching experience and qualifications suitable for such a leadership role.
Wollondilly is a co-educational Christian College operated by the Anglican Schools Corporation. It is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 co-educational College located in pleasant rural surroundings at Tahmoor, about 60 minutes from Sydney's CBD. The College strives for educational excellence in a Christian context and includes modern, permanent, air-conditioned buildings. Wollondilly Anglican College endeavours to provide a disciplined, caring, learning community where students and staff pursue excellence and lives are transformed for Christ's glory. With approximately 1,300 students, it has grown to be a College of choice for those in the Wollondilly Shire and surrounding districts.
At Wollondilly Anglican College we focus on three strategic areas - excellence in Learning, Care, and Culture.
- Learning - We will provide high-quality teaching in every classroom, and in every lesson so that all students experience consistently high levels of academic growth.
- Care - Our aim is for every student to be cared for, feel connected to teachers and peers, and experience the safe, loving community that Jesus calls us to provide.
- Culture - We will support all staff and students, within a Christ-centred community, to achieve and contribute to the continued high expectations of the College.
The successful applicant would be committed to growing in and contributing to these three strategic areas at the College.
Why join the Leadership team at Wollondilly Anglican College?
Wollondilly Anglican College:
- is a leading PreK-12 College in the Wollondilly region, situated on approximately one hundred acres of beautiful grounds, with modern facilities and surrounded by natural bushland
- employs faithful Christian staff creating a supportive Christian work environment
- is focused on quality learning, care and culture
- supports Leaders through Quality Professional Learning Opportunities and mentoring of new leaders
- has a staff wellbeing committee made up of staff across the College to facilitate support and care for all staff
- has a high retention rate of experienced educators
- has a strong student culture of high expectations of Learning, behaviour and presentation
- provides opportunities for developing leadership skills
- is part of The Anglican Schools Corporation, incorporating a broad cross section of independent schools across NSW, with benefits and entitlements transferable across the network
- is actively involved in the local community including the Thirlmere Festival of Steam, WAC Kids Care Meals Ministry etc
- is located within reasonable travel time to Wollongong, the Southern Highlands and South Western Sydney
- is supportive of staff in applying for NESA HSC marking as we value the professional development staff receive by doing this
- provides meals when events are run such as parent teacher interviews, college carnivals
The Science Leader of Learning will largely be responsible for the development of Teaching and Learning with a focus on Explicit Instruction within the Science area along with administrative duties associated with the role. They will also have a well-developed understanding of the day-to-day running of the wider Faculty and the organisational roles within it. The Science Leader of Learning will be responsible for driving high academic outcomes within the HSC Science Subjects.
Personal skills, attributes and expectations:
It is expected that the Science Coordinator will:
- Be an active Christian who is involved in a local church and able to contribute to the Christian culture of the College (Devotions, Chapel, Prayer, worship, Christian Studies)
- Hold a current Working with Children Check
- Be an exemplary teacher, with an understanding of evidence based approaches to teaching and learning including explicit instruction
- Foster staff cooperation and commitment
- Exercise leadership with integrity, loyalty and honesty
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant NESA Syllabi related to the Science areas in Stages 4, 5 and 6
- Have a depth of knowledge and experience in teaching, marking and providing feedback at a Stage 6 level
- Display high levels of organisational and communication skills
- Be committed to collaboration across all levels within the College community
- Be committed to the use of educational technology in the classroom and beyond
Areas of responsibility:
- Leadership of the Science team including recommendations for staff development and professional learning
- Assume the role of Director of Teaching and Learning 7-12 if required
- Attend Senior Management meetings and College events including some evenings, weekends and non-term time activities as required
- Contribute to the organisation of a whole College activity as determined by the Headmaster
Administration
- Coordinate the day-to-day management and leadership of the Science Faculty
- Preparation and completion of regulatory documentation
- Oversight of Programming and the development of the Science subjects Stages 4, 5 and 6 in line with NESA requirements
- Management of the Science Student Reports
- Management of the Science Budgets and resources
Other Teaching and Learning
- Exemplary classroom teaching
- Development and monitoring of the differentiated curriculum for all Science courses
- Coordinate and chair faculty meetings
- Oversee quality assessment practices within the faculty
Communication
- Effective communication of and advocacy for Executive decisions
- Strong personal presence at College community events and staff functions
Other
- Demonstrate a willingness to attend expected College events
- Demonstrate a willingness to contribute to co-curricular College activities. This will involve hours outside of the regular College day
- Other duties as required by the Headmaster
Applications should include a reference or referee details from the Minister of the Church they currently attend.
To apply, please complete the application pack which can be located on our website https://www.wac.nsw.edu.au/about-us/leadership-staff/employment/
Only applicants who complete the application pack located on the College's website will be considered for the position.
Applications close Monday 10 June 2024.
