Head of Department - Science

Marist College Canberra (see more jobs from this school)

Pearce, ACT 


Head of Faculty / Department

Teaching Subject: Science

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 11 October 2024


Applications are invited from passionate and enthusiastic candidates to lead a rich and vibrant Science Department. Applicants will have the leadership skills, vision, and experience required to drive high quality teaching and learning outcomes for our students from the beginning of 2025. As Head of Science, your role would be to challenge the boys in their learning, and foster a love of Science.

<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>Applications are invited from passionate and enthusiastic candidates to lead a rich and vibrant Science Department. Applicants will have the leadership skills, vision, and experience required to drive high quality teaching and learning outcomes for our students from the beginning of 2025. As Head of Science, your role would be to lead our excellent Science team to deliver an innovative and rigorous curriculum that will stretch and challenge the boys in their learning, and foster a love of Science.</p><p>Staff at Marist College Canberra are responsible for the promotion of an atmosphere of charity and justice within the College, as is expected in a Catholic community and to help ensure the provision of the Catholic perspective in the teaching and learning process and in all the activities of the College.</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 - Science) for full details.</p>

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<p>Written applications should include a cover letter introducing yourself. You are welcome, but it is not essential, to address the selection criteria (maximum of 2 pages). Complete the College Application form for Advertised Positions. Provide a Curriculum Vitae including full details of qualifications, experience and professional accreditation. </p><p>For information about the duties and nature of the position, or progress of the selection process, enquiries should be directed to the Acting Assistant Head of School – Staff and Community, Mr Justin Wood at hr&#64;mcc.act.edu.au or by phoning the staff office on 62987262.  </p><p>The College is not required to accept applications that are received after the closing date and time, and reserves the right to appoint by invitation, close applications early, extend the deadline or to make no appointment at all. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by telephone to arrange an interview.</p><p>Applications can be received by:</p><p>o Post - PO Box 727 Mawson, ACT 2607<br />o Email – <a href="mailto:hr&#64;mcc.act.edu.au" rel="nofollow">hr&#64;mcc.act.edu.au</a><br />o Delivered directly to the main College Reception.</p>

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