Head of Learning Area

Head of Learning Area (Science / Mathematics)

St Mary's College Broome – Broome WA

Full time

2 days ago , from Catholic Education Office of Western Australia

School Address : PO Box 100 Broome WA 6725

Phone Number : 9194 9500

Fax Number : 9192 1797

Email Address :

*****@stmarysbroome.wa.edu.au.

Web Site :

www.stmarysbroome.wa.edu.au.

Type : Full-Time

Term : Ongoing

Head of Learning Area - Mathematics & Science - Full-time, Ongoing

The Head of Learning Area (HOLA) provides significant spiritual, pastoral and academic leadership within the College. They are responsible for the effective operation of their learning area and are co-responsible for the overall well-being and academic development of the students in the College. Our HOLAs play a key role in assisting the College in collaboratively working towards its learning vision.

The Head of Learning Area works with the Deputy Principal Teaching & Learning to lead the development of teaching and learning. The person in the position should have a visionary approach to learning and an acute interest in current and future initiatives in learning and curriculum development. The HOLA will play in integral role in supporting our students to connect and engage with the curriculum, build capacity of learning, grow in academic success and reach their full potential.

Selection Criteria

• Be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.
• Strong professional experience in his/her teaching areas and a demonstrated ability to lead innovation across the school. This includes an ability to foster innovation and a commitment to the school’s philosophy of 21st Century Learning and student-centred learning strategies with the exploration of new models of teaching to improve outcomes for all students.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to liaise effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Have highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to resolve conflict, lead and build a team, and solve problems in a creative way.
• An ability to work collaboratively as part of the Teaching & Learning Team to plan and implement whole school goals and to effect change.
• Be prepared to participate in Co-curricular activities.
• Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• An understanding of the issues affecting young Indigenous people.
• Strong professional judgement, including the maintenance of absolute confidentiality, ensuring appropriate liaison with relevant colleagues and outside agencies and fulfilment of legal responsibilities.
• Meticulous record keeping skills and an understanding of the legal implications surrounding the maintenance of records.

Qualifications Required

• Relevant 4 year Tertiary qualification
• Current registration with Teachers Registration Board WA.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Accreditation to Teach in Catholic Schools.
• Relevant experience in a similar role or related function (essential)

For further information please visit the College website: www.stmarysbroome.wa.edu.au

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA(TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment. Information is available from the TRBWA website.

In applying for this position you will be providing personal information to the School. This information will be used in order to assess your application for employment.

Applicants must have a current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of WA(TRBWA) to be eligible for appointment. Information is available from the TRBWA website.

Catholic Education Western Australia encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, people of all ages and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Applicants must be prepared to support the Catholic ethos in the performance of their duties.

On appointment successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check. Application forms are available at certain Australia Post Outlets throughout the State. A list of participating Australia Post outlets can be found on the Australia Post website. An application for a WWC must be made in person.

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