Head of Department - Health and Physical Education
Marist College Canberra
Canberra
- A$140,069 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- This is the current salary, which will be increased with the next enterprise agreement negotiations in late 2024.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 1, 2025. Nominally 28 January 2025, to be confirmed.
- Apply by:
- 26 August 2024
Job overview
Applicants are sought for the role of the Head of Department – Health and Physical Education (HAPE) at Marist College Canberra. The Head of Department HAPE will be an exceptional leader with a passion for learning and pastoral care. They will model evidence-informed pedagogies and curriculum innovation and be able to inspire and guide others. They should have appropriate qualifications and a clear commitment to personal, spiritual, and professional development. Experience in leading a Knowledge-Rich approach to the Department Curriculum would be highly desirable.
This position is offered as an ongoing appointment, with a reduced teaching load and Coordinator 1 salary. This role will commence from the beginning of the 2025 academic year.
Written applications should include a cover letter introducing yourself, and address the selection criteria. Please complete the College Application form for Advertised Positions, and provide a Curriculum Vitae including full details of qualifications, experience and professional accreditation.
For information about the duties and nature of the position, or progress of the selection process, enquiries should be directed to Acting Assistant Head of School – Staff and Community, Mr John O’Kane at hr@mcc.act.edu.au or by phoning the staff office on 62987262.
Please refer to the Position Description (Head of Department - HAPE) for full details.
Applications close 12pm on Monday 26 August 2024.
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About Marist College Canberra
Marist College is a Congregational Catholic school for boys (Year 4-12) operating as part of ‘Marist Schools Australia’. It has an enrolment of approximately 1840 students, and enjoys an excellent reputation for its pastoral care of students, academic studies, cultural and sport pursuits.
Staff at Marist College Canberra are responsible for the promotion of an atmosphere of charity and justice within the College, as is expected in a Catholic community and to help ensure the provision of the Catholic perspective in the teaching and learning process and in all the activities of the College.
Please refer to the College website for further information.
Headmaster
Matthew Hutchison
Facilities
The College boasts a wide range of modern learning aids and equipment, including computer rooms, a library, art rooms, science laboratories, drama studios and a canteen. There are also extensive sports facilities, including a gym, basketball courts, a weights room, and outside playing grounds.
Curriculum
Marist College Canberra offers a broad and balanced curriculum to suit the needs of individuals. The school follows the bring your own device initiative, which sees pupils benefit from interactive learning, while teachers can further enhance their lesson plans with creative opportunities. A wide range of extracurricular activities are offered to pupils across the year groups, ranging from chess club to a debating society.
School ethos
The College wants to be an exceptional community where everyone feels valued, cared for and is treated with respect and kindness. Students are encouraged to explore their faith with God in the Christian community and are nurtured as caring, compassionate, respectful and responsible individuals with a social and moral conscious.
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