<p>Marist College is a Congregational Catholic school for boys (Year 4-12) operating as part of ‘Marist Schools Australia’. It has an enrolment of approximately 1830 students, and enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care of students, academic studies, cultural and sport pursuits.</p><p>Applicants are sought for the role of the Head of Department – Health and Physical Education (HAPE) at Marist College Canberra. The Head of Department HAPE will be an exceptional leader with a passion for learning and pastoral care. They will model evidence-informed pedagogies and curriculum innovation and be able to inspire and guide others. They should have appropriate qualifications and a clear commitment to personal, spiritual, and professional development. Experience in leading a Knowledge-Rich approach to the Department Curriculum would be highly desirable.</p><p>This position is offered as a permanent teaching role, with a tenure for the Head of Health and Physical Education with a reduced teaching load and Coordinator 1 salary. The successful applicant will be expected to take up the appointment from Term 1, 2025.</p><p>All teachers have a responsibility to develop and maintain an understanding of Catholic beliefs and those aspects of Catholic teaching that relate to their subject areas. Through their own example they provide Christian leadership for all members of the school community.</p><p>Only a person supportive of Catholic Education philosophy may be a teacher in a Catholic School. Teachers bear witness to Christ and Christian values in their own lives as well as personally supporting and enriching the Catholic School philosophy.</p><p>All teachers are responsible to the Headmaster through College Executive or Middle Leaders for their professional, academic, pastoral and administrative responsibilities.</p><p>Please refer to the Position Description (Head of Department - HAPE) for further information.</p>