Head of English

An outstanding leader with exceptional strategic & operational skills
- A skilled mentor and coach who models effective teaching practices
- A passionate leader, able to inspire relevant & authentic programs

Applications are warmly invited for the position of **Head of English, at Bacchus Marsh Grammar. **The** Head of English plays** a significant role within Bacchus Marsh Grammar.

The position requires:

- **An outstanding leader with exceptional strategic, innovation and operational skills**:

- **A skilled mentor and coach who models effective teaching practices and aids staff**:

- **A passionate leader, able to inspire relevant, authentic, and contemporary programs**

**The School**:
Bacchus Marsh Grammar is a vibrant Independent school with its main campus superbly located on a spacious site overlooking the picturesque countryside.

Our purpose is to fulfil the community’s desire for non-denominational co-education that is holistic in its approach, comprehensive, challenging and enriching.

We offer a safe and caring environment boasting a rich depth of programs that foster confidence, self-awareness, resilience, and the ability of students to contribute to their personal growth. We encourage students to aspire to be active and positive members of society who value and respect others and have a strong sense of inclusion and service to others, integrity and compassion.

**The Role**

Commencing Term 2 (or by negotiation), as Faculty Head you will be a leader in the school community, responsible for the day-to-day management of students, staff, courses, and events for your faculty.

The Head of English leads the delivery of the 7-12 English Curriculum and supports the strategic directions of the school through the delivery of effective teaching and learning programs for students in Years 7-12.

**Key Duties & Tasks**:(abridged, full position description provided on request)

**Teaching and Learning Management**

**Curriculum**
- Develop and define curriculum within the faculty area, including the scope, sequence, and articulation of curricular elements.
- Collect and analyse data to monitor the impact of developed curriculum on student achievement.
- Support staff to achieve a low-variance curriculum and that students receive consistent learning opportunities in the discipline area.
- Model, support, and encourage the incorporation of learning technologies, aligned with School Policies, to enhance student learning.
- Oversee curriculum documentation and mapping, to ensure compliance with School Policies and VCAA Study Designs. This includes SACs, SAT, examinations, handbooks, booklists, etc.

**Learning Area Leadership and Management**:

- Role model effective leadership and ensure the School’s vision, mission, values, and goals are reflected.
- Actively monitor teaching and learning within the faculty area in collaboration; conducting classroom observations to collect effective ideas, sharing techniques, and providing feedback and guidance to teaching staff.
- Mentor and coach staff within the faculty area regarding effective teaching practices, aligned with the Bacchus Marsh Grammar Teaching and Learning Framework, and provide assistance to staff with instructional problems as required.
- Plan, conduct and chair Faculty team meetings.

**Qualifications and Skills**
- VIT registration
- Tertiary teaching qualifications relevant to the learning area

James Glendenning

**Application Process**:
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- Covering letter specifically addressing your skills and experiences in relation to the role (no more than 2 pages).
- Curriculum Vitae which includes contact details of two current or recent academic referees.
- Copy of Working with Children Check and/or VIT registration.

**Applications close **Friday 12 April