Assistant Head of Humanities - Senior School

Burgmann Anglican School; Australian Capital Territory; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Professional development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Priority enrolment for your children

Job summary

Burgmann Anglican School in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Head of Humanities for Senior School. You will support the Head of Faculty with administrative duties, lead curriculum development, and coordinate assessment and events across two campuses.

The role requires a 4-year Education Degree, ACT Teacher Quality Institute registration, and strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills to engage staff, students and families.

Qualifications

• Requires a 4 Year Education Degree and ACT TQI registration.
• Demonstrated leadership in pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for working with staff, students and parents.
• Excellent administration and organisational abilities, including use of School Box and records management.
• Willingness to provide professional learning to teachers and collaborate across the faculty.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Faculty with administrative requirements.
• Lead with faculty goals and ensure BSSS compliance and assessment practices.
• Coordinate faculty events, moderation, differentiation and learning initiatives.
• Oversee LMS usage (The Portal) and support personalised learning plans.
• Engage with parents and professional networks; perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum dev

Assessment

Administration

Education

4 Year Education Degree

ACT TQI Registration

Tools

School Box

Job description

Assistant Head of Humanities - Senior School

Burgmann Anglican School is a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming educational community dedicated to inspiring excellence and nurturing the holistic development of students from Early Learning Centre (ELC) through to Year 12. Situated across two picturesque campuses in Gungahlin and Forde, we pride ourselves on creating an environment where individuality is celebrated, and every child feels a deep sense of belonging.

Why Choose Burgmann?

At Burgmann Anglican School, we value our staff and recognise their critical role in shaping our vibrant community. Joining our team means you'll enjoy:

• Competitive remuneration packages
• Professional development opportunitiesto support your growth and career aspirations
• Asupportive and inclusive culturethat values teamwork, respect, and diversity
• Free onsite parkingat both our beautiful campuses
• Priority enrolmentfor your children in our highly-regarded School

We are deeply committed to providing comprehensive support that promotes the wellbeing and professional excellence of all our staff. Come and be part of a community that truly values and invests in you.

TERMS

A Level 1 Leadership Allowance will be paid, and a 0.1 FTE release time to support the role.

The Assistant Head of Faculty may be required to be present on the campus before and beyond the regular timetabled day and during non-term time.

ASSISTANT HEAD OF FACULTY DUTIES

An Assistant Head of Faculty is responsible for;

• Supporting the Head of Faculty, particularly with the administrative requirements of the faculty.
• Contributing to, setting and achieving faculty goals
• Collaborating to lead faculty processes including BSSS compliance, learning and assessment requirement, moderation processes, differentiation
• Support the organisation of faculty specific events, including competitions, carnivals, information events, sharecases, excursions, enrichment activities
• Enable effective and consistent use of the Learning Management System (The Portal) across the faculty
• Providing support for personalised plans as relevant to your faculty
• Communicate with parents regarding faculty matters
• Engage with professional networks
• Other duties as directed by the Head of Faculty or Head of Senior School.

TEACHING DUTIES

Use a range of teaching strategies to deliver quality programs that are inclusive of all students and are responsive to their learning strengths and needs

• Establish a rapport with students to create inclusive, supportive learning environments
• Work collaboratively with colleagues
• Communicate with colleagues, students and parents in a respectful, effective and professional way
• Actively participate in the school’s co-curricular program, providing appropriate duty of care and supervision
• Participate in the pastoral care program and if required, teach a Pastoral Care class
• Actively participate in professional learning activities aligned with the school’s priorities
• Other duties as required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• An appropriate 4 Year Education Degree and registration with the ACT Teacher Quality Institute
• Demonstrated passion for effective learning and teaching
• Experience as a secondary teacher
• Demonstrated leadership skills/experience in pedagogy and curriculum development
• Demonstrated capacity as an instructional leader
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong administration and organisational skills, including in the use of School Box
• Willingness to deliver professional learning to teachers
• Interest in, and willingness to explore, innovative practices

SALARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The successful applicant will be employed under the Independent Schools (Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2025, as a Level 1 leadership position.

Applications Close: Monday, 16 November 2026