Head of English

The Hamilton and Alexandra College; Hamilton; Presencial; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation allowance

Tuition remission for staff children

Leadership coaching

Descripción de la vacante

The Hamilton and Alexandra College in Victoria seeks a Head of English to lead the Senior School English Department, reporting to the Director of Teaching and Learning and sitting on the Learning and Teaching Executive. You will direct curriculum, staff selection, and the school’s writing approaches.

The role requires teaching English and Literature across Years 7–12, with VCE capability highly regarded, and a commitment to staff mentoring, wellbeing programs, and cocurricular involvement.

Formación

• Commitment to leading curriculum and staff across Years 7–12.
• Ability to teach English and Literature from Year 7 onwards; VCE teaching highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the curriculum, scope and sequence across all English subjects from Year 7 – 12.
• Ensure consistency and effectiveness of the pedagogical approach of English teaching staff.
• Contribute to selection of English staff.
• Select texts for study.
• Embed the College's writing approach, informed by The Writing Revolution.
• Work with Junior School learning leaders to ensure consistency of approach and student experience from Junior to Senior School.
• Oversee marking and feedback practices within the department.
• Lead extension and enrichment programs in English and Literature, including contributing to the College's Edge and Excel programs.
• Coordinate revision practices and lectures for VCE students each year.

Descripción del empleo

The Head of English is responsible for leading and directing all aspects of the English Department in the Senior School. This position reports directly to the Director of Teaching and Learning and sits on the Learning and Teaching Executive.

Key responsibilities

Lead the curriculum, scope and sequence across all English subjects from Year 7 – 12

Ensure consistency and effectiveness of the pedagogical approach of English teaching staff

Contribute to selection of English staff

Select texts for study

Embed the College's writing approach, informed by the strategies of The Writing Revolution

Work with Junior School learning leaders to ensure consistency of approach and student experience from Junior to Senior School

Oversee marking and feedback practices within the department

Lead extension and enrichment programs in English and Literature, including contributing to the College's Edge and Excel programs

Coordinate revision practices and lectures for VCE students each year

About you

A committed and enthusiastic English teacher who possesses specialist knowledge and a willingness to work closely with colleagues and students to achieve their personal best outcomes

Able to teach English and Literature at a range of year levels from Year 7 onwards. The ability to teach to VCE level will be considered highly.

Keen to enthuse students and create in them a love of literacy and learning

Willing to act as a Mentor in the College's student wellbeing program and contribute to the school's cocurricular program, including after-school and weekend obligations

Fully qualified and registered to teach in a Victorian School with VIT teacher registration or interstate equivalent

Able to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the College's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct

Must hold a current Working with Children Check or be willing to obtain one

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the applicant's experience

A relocation allowance if the successful candidate is moving to the area

Leadership course and coaching provided for interested leaders within the College

Considerable remission of tuition fees for children of teaching staff

A staff mentor, provided to all newly appointed teachers at the College

About us

The Hamilton and Alexandra College is an ambitious academic school that draws on strong traditions to prepare students for confident futures. The College nurtures locally so that students can excel globally, guided by values of Optimism, Compassion, Gratitude, Respect and Resilience. The College is a child-safe employer committed to the welfare and protection of children.