Head of Department - History, Society and Ethics
Tes Australia
Sydney's North Shore
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
Job overview
Smart Teachers are currently recruiting for qualified and experienced Head of Department for a position at an elite, Independent school, located on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. This reputable school is one of the top performing schools in New South Wales and consistently achieves academic excellence. A wide range of subject choices and extensive co-curricular activities are offered and world-class facilities are provided.
About the Role:
- Head of Department – overseeing a highly experienced and large department of staff across History, Legal Studies, Religion and Ethics
- Teaching a reduced load within one of more of the above subject areas
- Full time, permanent contract
- Commences Term 1 2018
About the School:
- A prestigious independent school recognised country wide for a reputation of offering extraordinary opportunities
- Upper North Shore of Sydney location set within picturesque and park-like grounds
- Full-time academic leadership position with professional growth opportunities
- World-class facilities and extensive resources for all departments
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About You:
- Possess current references
- Hold a teaching qualification recognised in Australia
- Have the right to work in Australia
- Be registered, or have the ability to be registered with NESA and WWCC
- Have a talent for delivering outstanding and well planned lessons across the whole secondary age range
- Have a demonstrated ability to successfully lead an experienced department through change and provide strategic direction as well as role model quality teaching, appropriate professional conduct and high level administration duties
Fast track your application:
- If you are in Australia, email your CV to Sarah, quoting job reference #WEB1712-524062SM – smcnamara@smartteachers.com.au
- If you are currently overseas, email your CV to Monet quoting job reference #WEB1712-524062SM – monet.hawkins@smartteachers.co.uk
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Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
About Tes Australia
- Tes Australia
- Level 5, 501/83-97 Kippax Street, Surry Hills, Sydney
- New South Wales
- 2010
- Australia
We believe we play an essential role in one of the most important and rewarding challenges today; ensuring the next generation receives access to the very best teachers and educators schools can find. Since 2005 we have recruited over 130,000 teachers and educational leaders for hundreds of client schools across Australia and internationally.
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