About this job
Employment Status: Full time, ongoing
Commencement Date: January 2025 or later by negotiation
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.
With our current Humanities Learning Area Leader moving into the role of Head of Pedagogy & Curriculum, an opportunity has arisen to lead our Humanities faculty in providing the highest quality education and to continue to develop and demonstrate a vision of excellence in Humanities. Operating in conjunction with experienced educators, this role ensures exemplary teaching standards and learning outcomes for Humanities students and leads a team of enthusiastic Humanities teachers.
The diverse and engaging set of responsibilities available within this role include:
- leading and managing the Humanities Faculty in the Middle and Senior School, ensuring the highest standards of teaching are maintained and optimal learning outcomes for students are fostered;
- leading a robust, stimulating and challenging humanities curriculum that enhances critical thinking learning outcomes for all students;
- maintaining the development of authentic learning experiences that enrich the learning of humanities and develop cross-curricula teaching teams where potential exists;
- collaborating with the Learning and Teaching team to support the strategic direction of the School and developing a coordinated and purposeful approach to teaching and learning;
- co-ordinating a range of events and external partnerships to support and promote Humanities within and beyond the school;
- motivating and inspiring the team of teachers who contribute to a rich and diverse curriculum within their faculty;
- demonstrating excellent communication skills in a range of formal and informal settings; and
- delivering exemplary humanities classes.
The successful candidate will have previous experience:
- teaching humanities and inspiring learning;
- leading in a school setting;
- motivating a dynamic team;
- managing others and working well in teams;
- utilising ICT in supporting an organisation’s workflow and communications; and
- leading and managing change and / or projects in line with the strategic direction of the School.
In addition, this role will require expertise in teaching VCE Politics and/or Geography.
At Fintona, our teachers seek out and implement new ideas and practices to enliven our students’ learning journey, provide meaningful pastoral care and embed themselves in the ethos and life of the School. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a highly professional and collegiate environment and receive generous employment entitlements available under our Enterprise Agreement.
Our teachers are integral to our student care and support in maximising their wellbeing and safety and this role will have responsibility for a Tutor Group, attend excursions and engage in our camps (outdoor and adventure) program.
Further information on this exciting opportunity can be obtained from the Position Description or by contacting Human Resources on 9830 1388.
Applications for this position are accepted here and are to include a one page cover letter addressed to the Principal and a CV that includes three professional referees. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Applications close Monday, 9 December 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 and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety Response and Mandatory Reporting Policy and Procedure 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 required to provide a current VIT registration.