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    Head of Department - Montréal, Canada - Department of Education, Western Australia

    Department of Education, Western Australia
    Department of Education, Western Australia Montréal, Canada

    5 days ago

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    Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SA889465

    This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 3, 2024

    Are you seeking a challenging, exciting and professionally stimulating role focused on quality teaching and learning?

    Comet Bay College is seeking to appoint a dedicated and knowledgeable leader as Head of our Mathematics Department (Dean) to lead our hard-working Mathematics teachers and inspire our students in Mathematics. At Comet Bay College we strive for excellence by nurturing individual abilities, providing meaningful opportunities and fostering positive respectful relationships.

    We are looking for an enthusiastic, outstanding leader and excellent classroom practitioner, who has the commitment, passion and 'can do' attitude to assist staff to develop highly effective teaching and learning practices. As the successful applicant, you will ideally be highly energetic, motivated and possess the qualities needed to draw people together, identify opportunities and establish new initiatives. You should exhibit effective communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and maintain positive partnerships and to collaborate effectively with others; being prepared to work side-by-side with school leaders and teachers, to develop a culture of professional discourse and sharing about effective teaching and learning practices.

    The successful applicant should possess the ability to provide direction and purpose to staff, build team capacity and cohesion and promote an environment of positive quality learning experiences for all students. The role provides high level leadership support of the development, implementation and evaluation of the College's Teaching and Learning focus in the area of Mathematics, as articulated in the College Business Plan.

    Key focus areas of the role of Dean of Mathematics include, but are not limited to:

  • Curriculum : system and school data analysis to inform planning, the National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) and the Online Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (OLNA) curriculum response, curriculum differentiation, quality assurance of existing curriculum offerings, Gifted and Talented (GAT) curriculum support, moderation processes and alignment of key professional learning. Ongoing reflection and improvement of the College's Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) offerings, with a particular focus on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), in Mathematics ensuring effective moderation practices, compliance with the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (SCSA) requirements and tracking College Business Plan achievement targets;
  • Instruction : assessment and feedback models, classroom observation and feedback, explicit teaching in Mathematics, involvement in and support for the College instructional intelligence program;
  • Support : student academic profiling, implementation of General Capabilities, student engagement, higher order thinking culture, networking and liaising with external support eg SCSA as appropriate, Performance and Development of the mathematics team; and
  • Innovation : indirect involvement as required in the whole of College Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) approach, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the classroom and strategic planning.

    • Our students are currently achieving at a level in line with like schools and we aspire to increase achievement for all year levels. We are looking for a committed teacher who knows they can make a difference and will add value to our College.

    The staff facilities are excellent; each Learning Area is fully equipped and spacious. The Mathematics Department invests heavily in our staff and as a valued staff member at Comet Bay College , you can expect to be offered ongoing high quality, targeted professional learning opportunities aimed at supporting your professional growth as a high-quality teaching professional.

    The College also invests heavily in technology. We encourage and support staff to be innovative and engaging in their curriculum delivery , providing digital TVs and/or projectors in every room and supported with class sets of iPads and laptops. The College is fully networked and has the latest wireless operating system enabling staff and students to be "connected" at all times. Comet Bay College is a Gifted and Talented school and also has extension pathways in English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities and Social Sciences for years 7-10.

    The College invests heavily in the social and emotional intelligence of our students and our staff and are fully committed to developing resilient young people with a healthy sense of self-worth who value education and have the confidence to seek excellence in all aspects of their lives.

    Comet Bay College is a modern , innovative Independent Public School that caters for Year 7-12 students and is located one kilometre from the coast in the vibrant community of Secret Harbour. The College boasts state of the art facilities that include specialist science laboratories, a lecture theatre, fitness centre, metal fabrication centre, a modern industrial food studio and graphics/mechatronics studio.

    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:

  • 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.

    • 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.

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