Head Of Health And Physical Education

Overview
EducationHQ Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Head of Health and Physical Education
Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school, committed to fostering global citizens by inspiring students from Pre-K to Year 12 to make good choices, self-regulate and be resilient as the foundations for academic success. The College is located in the suburb of Bruce, in Canberra.
Permanent full-time job at Radford College (Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia)
Closing date October 27, 2020
About This Job
The opportunity: We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher and innovative leader to fill a permanent full-time position, commencing Term 1 2021. The position has responsibility for the HPE Department within the Secondary School.
Teaching and Learning at Radford College
With a focus on high-quality teaching to improve student learning outcomes, Radford College is committed to collaborative and reflective practices which enhance professional learning and growth. As such, we require our teachers to be able to work effectively as part of a high performing team and to be dedicated to upholding our values of truth, compassion and wisdom, which form the ethos and foundation of our College community. To support our teachers in becoming expert teachers, able to make deliberate choices about the strategies they use in classrooms, there is a strong emphasis on collaboration through an on-site Teacher Mentor, established Communities of Practice and ongoing coaching and mentoring.
Why choose Radford? As well as supporting and enabling staff to achieve their potential, Radford College offers:
A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work
Professional Learning financial support
Salary Continuance Insurance
Discounted school fees for eligible employees
Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes
Generous Superannuation after qualifying period
Salary Sacrificing
Excellent resources and grounds
Free onsite parking
For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.
About You
The successful candidate will be an energetic educator who is motivated by thinking differently about teaching and learning and who is driven by the creation of engaging and dynamic learning experiences for our students. Candidates must:
Demonstrate extensive teaching experience and subject knowledge of Health and Physical Education disciplines
Be an expert teaching practitioner
Demonstrate strong leadership and team leading experience to provide instructional leadership within the subject area/s, particularly
the quality of curriculum development and evaluation, and course review and writing
the quality of assessment, testing and reporting
high standards of student achievement
development of appropriate teaching methodologies and high standards of teaching effectiveness for Department members
Demonstrate a passion for both teaching and pursuing innovative thinking
Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience
Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills
Participate in pastoral and co-curricular programs, including student wellbeing initiatives, school camps and excursions
Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare
Support Radford's strategic priorities and goals
Uphold Radford's Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom
Qualifications
Teaching qualification recognised by the ACT Department of Education
Maintain registration as a teacher with the Teacher Quality Institute, including WWVP
Current First Aid Certificate
How To Apply
Details about this position and how to apply can be found on the Employment section on the College Website: quick-links/employment/ . If you have further enquiries regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at .
Applications close at midnight on 27 October 2020, and should be addressed to: The Principal
email:
Applicants will be subject to employment screening and will be required to provide a current ACT Working with Vulnerable People card prior to commencing employment.
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