About this job
Hume Anglican Grammar – About the school:
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Hume Anglican Grammar is a multi-campus co-educational Anglican Diocesan School offering education from Prep to Year 12 in the Northern growth corridor of Melbourne.
- Hume has an open enrolment policy so educates children from many faiths and with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities.
- The School aspires to develop young people who are kind, creative, inquiring, socially and emotionally at ease, and who strive to achieve their personal best in all their endeavours.
- Currently, the school has 2,670 students and employs 288 staff - 193 teaching and 95 non-teaching. The student enrolment at each campus is at Mt Ridley 1,418, Donnybrook 860 and Kalkallo 392.
- As one of Victoria’s fastest growing schools, next year Hume is projected to increase to 2,912 students (Mt Ridley 1,428, Donnybrook 1,008 & Kalkallo 476)
- Ultimately at capacity, as one of the largest non-government schools in the State, Hume will have some 3,612 students (Mt Ridley 1,428, Donnybrook 1,596 and Kalkallo 588) with a corresponding cohort of teaching and general staff on its existing three campuses with plans for further expansion.
Hume provides its students with an education that prepares them for the challenges of life, equips them to contribute to the community in an environment based on Christian values and at a cost affordable to as many families as possible. By establishing high standards in all that we do, every student is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential.
It is not by chance that we have young people who readily display warmth, humour and respect for one another and their teachers.
About the role:
Hume Anglican Grammar acknowledges the critical role of school leaders in developing an innovative and vibrant learning culture across the school community. Through this leadership the school is able to pursue a holistic approach to the delivery of an academic program which intimately connects best teaching practice to enhance the learning outcomes for all students.
A Head of Faculty drives the scope and sequence of the academic program and provides expert advice to the teachers within their learning area to deliver a relevant, stimulating and effective teaching program. Equipped with extensive knowledge of their specific discipline, and knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning practices, the Head of Faculty will encourage a safe, stimulating and challenging environment, whilst promoting the School's philosophy, policies and procedures.
The Head of Faculty is recognised and respected by colleagues, parents and community members as a model teacher. They have demonstrated consistent and innovative teaching practice and the ability to successfully initiate and lead activities that focus on improving educational opportunities for all students. They continue to seek ways to improve their own practice and to share their experience with colleagues. They are skilled in mentoring teachers, using activities that develop knowledge, practice and professional engagement in others. They promote creative and innovative thinking among colleagues.
The Head of Faculty reports to the Head of Teaching and Learning – Secondary. They also work closely with the Director of Teaching and Learning in implementing the school strategic vision for teaching and learning. They are a permanent member of the Curriculum Committee - Secondary. Due to the significant role the Head of Faculty plays in the overall leadership of the School, it is expected there will be some additional out-of-hours and non-school day commitment.
The teacher role is full time ongoing, and the position of responsibility is fixed term, commencing at the start of 2025 academic year and will conclude at the end of 2028 academic year. This position will be based at our Mt Ridley Campus, with a leadership allowance at level 4. This role has a 0.2 plus Homeroom or equivalent time release. The ability to teach VCE geography would be advantageous.
Why work with us?
Check out the Employment page on our Website! Employment | Hume Anglican Grammar (humegrammar.vic.edu.au)