About this job
FTE: 1.0
PERIOD: 5-year contracted POR, Ongoing teaching role, commencing January 2025
At Fintona, our exceptional teachers and staff create a world of active learning where each girl has the opportunity to find her own version of extraordinary. We are renowned for a distinct and challenging approach to academic excellence that celebrates a love of learning across a wealth of disciplines, and for developing girls who move beyond their comfort zone to become fearless and adaptable leaders in their chosen field.
Commencing in January 2025, Fintona is seeking a Head of Pedagogy & Curriculum to join our School and become an essential member of our Leadership Team. Working closely with our Learning Area Leaders, this position leads the School, Prep to Year 12, in the review, development and implementation of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, feedback and reporting, as well as guiding the professional learning of teaching staff in these areas.
This role also leads staff in shaping our School’s academic culture, of student aspiration and commitment to excellence, as well as further developing a sense of collective efficacy amongst staff.
An experienced, passionate, innovative and visionary educational leader with strategic and operational acumen, the Head of Pedagogy & Curriculum will build on the existing expectations of high academic standards and educational offerings. This role requires significant expertise in the use of data to inform teaching practices, and the successful applicant will be expected to lead the implementation of a learning data strategy as well as lead the development of staff in this area.
This role would be well suited to a dynamic and innovative educational leader with a track record of continual growth and development of school programs and people, so that its students are best served for life within and beyond school.
This role includes a teaching component and is integral to our student care and support in maximising student care and safety. Embedded in the ethos and life of the School, this role participates in school events and student activities, represents the school at external events and attend excursions and camps (outdoor and adventure).
Employment benefits
In addition to working in a highly professional and collegiate environment, the successful applicant will receive:
- generous employment entitlements under our Enterprise Agreement
- access to an Employee Assistance Program;
- extensive learning and development opportunities;
- generous paid parental leave; and
- access to a vibrant and active social club.
Application information
Further information on this exciting opportunity and application process can be found at https://www.fintona.vic.edu.au/about/employment or by contacting Human Resources on 9830 1388.
Applications are to include a one-page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications are to be emailed to principal@fintona.vic.edu.au. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Applications close 11 October 2024. Please note: the interview process may commence prior to the closing date and, if a suitable applicant is found, the role may close early. We would encourage applications to be received as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Fintona Girls’ School is committed to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of children. Staff are required to adhere to the School’s Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Response and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct and be committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.
The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia, will be subject to background checks, and is required to provide a current VIT registration.