Head Of Faculty

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Welcome to The Lakes College, a vibrant Prep to Year 12 co-educational learning community committed to developing young people of character who embody the Christ-centred values of our community.

OUR TEACHING AND LEARNING CULTURE

The vibrant learning community at TLC emerges as students and educators collaborate to foster a supportive and engaging environment. It becomes a space where knowledge thrives, curiosity flourishes, connections are formed, and character is forged. Our eco-system of wellbeing and care develops learner self-efficacy to support the continual growth of our learners across all ages and stages.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a January 2026 commencement, the Head of Faculty (English) role provides an exceptional opportunity for candidates to augment their educational leadership through a role of substance and influence within our thriving and inclusive College Community.

The position of Head of Faculty is a significant role, aligned with the AITSL Middle Leader Standards, responsible for the leadership of the faculty's pedagogical practices, effective management of the faculty (people, resources, and processes) and the coordination of high-impact teaching and learning.

PAR appointments are for an initial period of 3-years with a subsequent 3-year appointment subject to the continued designation of the position and a satisfactory performance review towards the conclusion of the initial period of appointment.

Please note that the successful candidate must demonstrate an ability to meet the following selection criteria, which should be considered and reflected in your cover letter:

• Commitment to the Uniting Church Christian ethos within the College
• Current and detailed knowledge of the curriculum requirements for all subjects offered within the faculty and a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge in managing curriculum issues and programs.
• Ability to use a data-informed approach to design and implement a range of teaching and learning strategies to establish and maintain an inclusive educational environment to meet the different learning needs of students, including the effective integration of technology into teaching and learning.
• Ability to provide effective and collaborative leadership to faculty members in the different phases of planning, designing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing assessment tasks, teaching and learning plans and faculty processes as needed.
• Ability to implement effective relational support strategies to provide an optimal and engaging learning environment.
• Ability to work productively and effectively with the Secondary leadership team in achieving shared goals.
• Ability to always demonstrate professionalism and discretion in relation to confidential College matters and show support for Senior Executive decisions.
• Exceptional communication skills, including written and interpersonal, including the ability to create and maintain positive relationships based on respect and trust with students, families, colleagues and the wider school community.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Mr. Mathew Stein, Deputy Principal : Curriculum, Professional Practice and Transformation on or [emailprotected]

Applications close at 3.00 pm on Monday 11 August 2025.

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