Head of Faculty

1 week ago

Deakin, Australia Canberra Girls' Grammar School Full time
Position Description

Position Head of Faculty

Reports to Director (Studies) and ultimately the Principal.

Direct Reports Teaching members of the faculty
Classification Leadership Level 2 Allowance; Independent Schools NSW/ACT Standards Model

(Teachers) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021

Other Availability during non-term time periods may be required for this role

Last updated October 2023

The Role

The Head of Faculty is responsible for the delivery of quality of teaching and learning, and curriculum
development in their Faculty with a focus on constantly improving student learning outcomes, as well as the
effective use of resources to deliver these exceptional offerings to the students. At Canberra Girls Grammar
School (CGGS) teaching at all levels is to be challenging, enriching and supportive of all abilities. Heads of
Faculty are expected to be proactive and innovative about curriculum development, the direction of their faculty
area/s and have the ability to lead a professional team.

The Head of Faculty is required to lead and manage all elements of the delivery of the courses offered in their
faculty, which includes junior curriculum in Years 7 to 10 and senior IBDP and BSSS curriculum, as well as the
associated administration, to manage relationships with key stakeholders, to work collaboratively as part of the
Academic Management team of the Senior School and alongside the Pastoral Management team of the Senior
School.

Heads of Faculty are seen as key drivers of their faculty's strategic direction, which is established within the
boundaries of the School's strategic design, and are responsible for further development of the curriculum,
pedagogy and continuous professional improvement of the faculty staff.

Please note that this Position Description should be read in conjunction with the current_ Level and Structure for _

  • CGGS Academic Staff_ document that is published annually.
Duties

  • It is the nature of the work at Canberra Girls Grammar School that tasks and responsibilities are, in many _
- circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible way when the _
- occasion arises and undertake tasks that are not specifically covered in the position description. _

Academic

Responsible for the Quality of the Academic offerings of the Faculty including:

  • Overseeing the planning, delivery, assessment and evaluation of all curriculum models (Years 7-12)
- including course content; its development and differentiation, implementation and evaluation.
  • Quality of teaching within the Faculty; ensuring that high quality education is maintained throughout
- the Senior School curricula.
  • Creating links with organisations and institutions in the ACT, and beyond, to further the learning
- opportunities for the students.
  • Addressing specific student academic concerns.

Staffing

Responsible for the overall leadership of their team including:

  • Participation in the selection process for teaching and technical staff.
  • Ensure compliance of staff with CGGS policy and procedures.
  • Mentoring the teaching and technical team, overseeing appropriate professional development and
- performance of the all members of the Faculty.
  • Chair regular Faculty meetings.
  • Day to day management of all members of the Faculty.
  • Leading the Faculty with clear direction and initiative, fostering the best from all staff members.
  • Overseeing the probation process for new staff in the Faculty.
  • Attendance at all Parent-Teacher Interviews to support teaching staff in the Faculty and to be
available for parent queries or resolve concerns raised.

Administrative

Responsible for the administrative organisation of the Faculty, including;:

  • Meeting the compliance requirements of the ACT Education Directorate, ACARA, Board of Senior
Secondary Studies and the International Baccalaureate, which includes but is not limited to advising
the Director (Academic Administration) about required teaching hours for each course, the
preparation and distribution of unit outlines, moderation packages and teacher attendance,

or other events as required.

  • The allocation of students and teachers to classes, as needed (Years
  • Requirements for School Registration including record keeping, spread sheets of marks and grades,
- student attendance, course modification and curriculum documentation.
  • Efficient management of the Faculty budget, including resource allocation and maintenance of
- capital works (in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer).
  • Appropriate WHS practices are met within the Faculty.
  • Taking overall responsibility for the Risk Management policy and procedures within the Faculty, as
required.

Strategic

The Head of Faculty is responsible for the promotion and forward movement of the Faculty as part of

the academic offerings of CGGS.

The Head of Faculty is responsible for:

  • Demonstrating initiative and insight into the educatio

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