Academic Director of Humanities

7 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia beBeeEducator Full time $120,000 - $180,000
Senior Leader in Social Sciences Education

Merewether High School is an academically selective institution located in Newcastle, catering to a diverse student body of 1085 students. The school has a high profile and is renowned for its academic excellence. Merewether High School serves as an inspirational model of public education, fostering the academic, physical, social, and emotional well-being of all students.

Key Responsibilities
  • Approval to teach economics, legal studies, business studies, commerce, and geography from 7-12.
  • Evidence of exceptional teaching practice and capacity to lead the implementation of effective differentiated teaching and learning strategies that cater to a range of high-potential and gifted students, promote student engagement, and inspire innovative learning experiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage, and implement whole-school improvement processes and initiatives that address school and faculty priorities.
  • Demonstrated capacity to embrace and lead a faculty in the authentic use of a learning management system to meet the needs of students in an academically selective high school.
  • Highly developed and visible interpersonal skills with a proven capacity to build positive relationships and promote engagement across the school community, helping to create and sustain a vibrant and positive school culture of integrity, diversity, and excellence.
Selection Criteria
  1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning, and classroom practice.
  2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
  3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
  4. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff, and parents.
  5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
  6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies.


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