Head of Faculty: Technology and Design

The role of the Head of Faculty: Technology and Design is a curriculum leadership position at Bacchus Marsh Grammar. The Head of Faculty: Technology and Design is responsible for ensuring all activities across the Maddingley campus Technology and Design, subjects from Years Prep to 12 are consistent, with Bacchus Marsh Grammar’s current Strategic Plan and curriculum and teaching and learning environment.

The Head of Faculty: Technology and Design has a focus on the implementation and delivery of all technology and design programs and curriculum across the School and the broader school community, whilst seeking to provide transformative learning experiences for students. This position reports to the Deputy Principal – Head of Teaching and Learning, and leads faculty staff the development of a guaranteed, viable and sequential curriculum.

The Head of Faculty: Technology and Design is responsible for student academic outcomes for all discipline areas within the faculty, including VCE results, and plays a key role in promoting high-tech learning, which will ensure that students gain the necessary skills to compete and succeed in the global economy.

Key accountabilities of this position include:

• To lead the designated learning area in a manner that is reflective of the Schools Strategic Plan and policies.
• To ensure students achieve their full academic potential in the discipline area.
• To ensure VCE programs run in accordance with VCAA Guidelines and that the appropriate curriculum, moderation, assessment, professional learning, and student support mechanisms exist for strong VCE results.
• To develop high-quality and consistent teaching practices through coaching, modelling, and feedback.
• To interpret the Australian Curriculum and lead its implementation within the faculty area.
• To develop data-informed, short, and long-term goals for the faculty area, which reflect the sequential learning of students.
• To provide guidance to teaching staff to ensure the scope and sequence of curriculum is appropriate between Junior, Middle and Senior School.
• To ensure appropriate monitoring of new staff, including implementation of employment probationary processes as per the Probation and Confirmation Policy (Human Resources). 
• To be involved in the recruitment of staff within the faculty area as required.
• To foster and maintain collegial working relationships in a professional and safe environment.
• Monitor and provide quantitative and qualitative assessments of Teaching and Learning in the discipline area.
• To ensure all administrative tasks, such as documentation of curriculum, assessment schedules, and reports are completed by required dates.
• To use expertise to support the Head of Faculty: Technology and Design, Woodlea Campus.

Key Selection Criteria

Qualifications

• VIT registration.
• Appropriate teaching qualifications
• Experience teaching in senior classes within the Technology and Design Faculty.

Demonstrated Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated experience teaching in a classroom.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of curriculum.
• The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• A passion for lifelong learning and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•  Proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships with members of a community.
• Acts professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively as a member of a team and independently without supervision.

How to Apply

 If this looks like the opportunity you have been looking for, please click above to commence the application process.

 Addressed to Mr. Andrew Neal, Principal, applications must include a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees, together with a one-page cover letter articulating your strengths and attributes in line with the key selection criteria and your suitability to the position.

Applications close 9:00 am, Friday 15 August 2024.

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