Technology Department Head

The Bishop Strachan School; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive health and dental benefits

Participation in Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

Daily lunch provided

Access to on-site fitness center

Professional learning opportunities

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Toronto is seeking a Technology Department Head to lead the vision for technology learning. The role involves overseeing curriculum development, engaging with industry experts, and promoting technology education among students. Candidates should demonstrate technical proficiency, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to diversity. Competitive salary ranges from $69,000 to $134,000 based on experience. Join a community dedicated to empowering young women as future leaders.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for the vision of the school.
• Understanding of contemporary curriculum and assessment.
• Knowledge of inquiry and equity pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology and design learning across the curriculum.
• Develop and implement Ministry-based curriculum.
• Oversee technology co-curricular activities.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Proficiency in Brightspace

Knowledge of technology integration

Growth mindset

Education

3 TAS20 courses or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

For more than 155 years, The Bishop Strachan School has empowered talented girls to grow into fearless women, equipped with intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and compassion to navigate the world. We inspire our students to discover their purpose, build confidence, and express themselves with a strong, independent voice. As an inclusive, non‑profit institution, we are dedicated to educating students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. We are now also almost two years into our strategic plan. Launched in January 2023, we set out to educate more female leaders and we have made a great deal of progress since that launch. Check out what we have achieved by going here. Join BSS and be a part of inspiring girls to be fearless and educating them to be leaders.

The Technology Department Head will work to further develop the School’s culture of making and displaying that makes Technology learning visible and includes; process work, finished work and high quality visual and written documentation. The further development of the culture of making will be supported through student access to labs both during and outside of class time. The Department Head will also extend opportunities for students to learn from and with experts by building a program that includes access to a range of industry experts.

What You’ll Do:

Departmental Specific

• Lead and implement a strategic vision for technology, design technology and computer science learning that enriches the Ontario curriculum.
• Advises on Junior School technology learning aligned with the Ontario Curriculum and the Grades 7 to 12 program. Keeps both divisions aware of opportunities for enrichment.
• Further develops the whole school’s culture of making and displaying that makes technology learning visible and includes; process work, finished work and high quality visual and written documentation, student access to labs both during and outside of class time.
• Collaborates and consults with teachers in the development and implementation of transformative learning, through and with technology, that aligns with our Culture of Powerful Learning approaches to learning, including multidisciplinary, project-based, as well as design thinking where applicable.
• Continually expands the department members’ understanding and application of evidence informed technology pedagogies.
• Oversees Design/Idea Lab Technicians to ensure safety of the MakerSpace/Design spaces.
• Shares with and engages parents/guardians in the exciting technology initiatives being run at the school.
• Oversees the development and expansion of technology co‑curricular activities such as hackathons, summer programs and the Robotics and Rocketry programs.
• Collaborates with Research and Learning Common Specialist on generative artificial intelligence and other emergent technologies to ensure faculty use in their classes.

General

• Preferably 3 TAS20 courses, 1 TDJ3M/4M course or 1ICS4U/3U course
• Leads department members (Grades 7-12) in identifying departmental philosophy and goals, and instructional strategies consistent with the School’s Vision and Mission and the Strategic Plan.
• Oversees the review, development and implementation of Ministry aligned curriculum and assessment appropriate for each phase of learning and course.
• Observes department members’ classes and provides constructive feedback and coaching for effective instruction and assessment.
• Supports the development and sharing of coherent and transparent lesson, unit and long range plans, feeding into Scope and Sequence for each course in the department.
• Contributes to aspects of the scheduling and timetabling for the Middle and Senior School.
• Authentically embeds diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into all processes.
• Commits to the Faculty Growth and Evaluation Process, participates in professional learning and growth.

Technician Team Development and Promotion

• Provides guidance, support and leadership to the School’s design technology technicians, including the Staff Growth process and professional learning
• Works with Junior School faculty and leadership, Science Department Head and M&SS faculty to ensure that STEM learning is visible and includes; process work, finished work and high quality visual and written documentation, student access to labs both during and outside of class time

Who You Are:

• Demonstrated passion for, and commitment to the vision of the school
• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary curriculum and assessment, and relevant application to our learning environment and experiences
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to pedagogy, in particular those models related to inquiry and equity
• Proven leadership abilities that complement strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
• Proven communication, presentation and facilitation skills both spoken and written
• Have a vision for the integration and use of technology to enhance the curriculum
• A growth mindset of continuous improvement and learning
• Culturally competent with a positive attitude toward cultural uniqueness and a readiness to accept and respect others
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Proficiency in Brightspace, Google Suite and Microsoft Office

Why Work at BSS?

At BSS, we value and recognize the following core competencies in our employees; trust and integrity, collaboration, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, community focused and strong communication skills. Our employees are lifelong learners and apply these core competencies in all aspects of the school environment.

Additionally, BSS offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Extensive health and dental benefits package
• BSS is a full participant in the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
• Lunch provided everyday!
• Use of on‑site fitness center
• Professional Learning opportunities
• And a chance to be part of a great community!

Annual compensation is based on our Faculty Grid, which factors in qualifications and up to 12 years of teaching experience:

• Entry to 6 Years: $69,000 – $98,000
• Over 6 Years: $99,000 – $134,000
• Future Growth: Rates are set to increase for the 2026–2027 academic year.

BSS Values Diversity:

BSS is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and respectful environment. We believe that diversity in our school fosters a rich, inclusive and creative environment. We are actively engaged in building a more diverse school and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should visit our website and click Apply Now.

We are committed to providing an accessible experience and an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Admin at 416‑483‑4325, ext. 1920 or by email at [e-mail] All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Please note, this is an existing vacancy at the school. We thank all candidates for their applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.