We are looking for a dynamic Head of English to work at our co-educational Kindergarten to Year 12 Meadow Springs Campus. We offer high quality Anglican education in a safe and nurturing environment. Our school has beautiful facilities, is a great working environment with excellent conditions.
We are very proud of our school, students and staff. If you want to work in an environment where it is a pleasure to lead then we want to hear from you.
About Frederick Irwin Anglican School
Come and work for an outstanding school in the Peel region. Established in 1991, Frederick Irwin Anglican School is an independent school in the Peel region and has been providing quality education for over 32 years.
The School provides learning opportunities such as inter-state and international study tours, high level sport and performing arts programs, instrumental music tuition, and a range of other co-curricular activities.
To learn more about Frederick Irwin visit www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au and follow us on LinkedIN
About the Role
Frederick Irwin Anglican School has an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated leader to join our team as the Head of English. This full-time (1.0FTE) ongoing position will commence in Term 1, 2025.
The Head of English has responsibility for providing creative and effective leadership to the members of the Department and for the ongoing development and supervision of the curriculum and the quality of teaching and learning that is provided to each student.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School teacher salaries are 2.5% above the comparable Department of Education of Western Australia rates.
About You
We are seeking a leader with a growth mindset. The successful candidate will thrive in dynamic settings and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement. Your enthusiasm for integrating technology in education, along with your ability to inspire and motivate others make you an ideal fit for this role.
Head of English
A Head of Department should be an exemplary teacher within their own subject area, and a leader of teachers in subjects under their jurisdiction.
Head of English must meet the following:
- Understand and support the Mission, Vision and Ethos and Core Values of The Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) and Frederick Irwin Anglican School (the School).
- Actively support a child safe culture.
- Provide vision and leadership for the English department to implement the School’s vision and strategy as a driver of 21st Century learning.
- Enable and support teaching, learning, research and administration by managing and integrating services in information management and technology.
- Be an exemplary teacher within their own subject.
- Lead educators and support staff.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of contemporary pastoral issues in the School, local community and wider society.
- Demonstrate excellent administrative and organisational skills including strong written and verbal communication skills and effective time management.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills being inclusive, approachable, a good listener and having the capacity to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, parents and carers.
- The effective teaching/learning programme for all subjects taught in English in the Secondary section of the School.
- Determine and maintain resources required for the effective teaching of subjects under their jurisdiction.
- In close collaboration with the Business Manager, prepare the annual budget for the Department and work with the Business Manager to manage that budget.
- Develop and manage an effective assessment programme including the preparation and marking of examination papers, the checking, and authorisation of student results and grades prior to reporting for subjects under their jurisdiction.
- Monitor student performance in subjects under their jurisdiction to ensure as far as possible that all students are achieving their potential.
- The effective management of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority approved courses including effective teaching of correct course content, assessment, moderation and attendance at meetings as required.
- The effective management and integration of the Australian Curriculum including effective teaching of this content, assessment, moderation and attendance at meetings as required.
- The effective management of relevant data which is used to inform teaching and to improve learning outcomes.
Further information and a duty statement for this position is available on the School website www.frederickirwin.wa.edu.au
Pastoral Care
As an Anglican School, pastoral care is extremely important at Frederick Irwin Anglican School. This is a role of the teachers who manage the supervision and welfare of the students while at school.
Frederick Irwin Anglican School is committed to child safety and protection, and expects all staff, volunteers, visitors to the School and contractors to respect and abide by all policies, procedures and practices developed and put in place by the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC) and/or the School in this regard.
The successful candidate will:
- Hold a Bachelor of Education or a degree qualification supported by a Post Graduate Diploma of Education.
- Hold current registration as a teacher with the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia
- Current Working with Children Check
- Appropriate academic qualifications
- Ability to work in a co-operative, team environment
- Support the Christian ethos of the School
About the Anglican Schools Commission
The Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.) (ASC) founded in 1985, the Core Purpose of the Anglican Schools Commission (Inc.) (ASC) is to establish and support low fee Anglican systemic schools which provide a high quality, inclusive, caring Christian education.
Growing from modest beginnings with the opening of St Mark’s Anglican Community School in 1986 in Perth’s northern beachside suburb of Hillarys, there are now more than 14,000 students attending 11 ASC schools in Western Australia, three ASC Schools in the Diocese of Wangaratta and the ASC Language School, based in Perth.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The ASC as an equal opportunity employer bases its recruitment decisions on the business need and the best qualified candidates available and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of any protected category.
The ASC embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. Candidates who are offered employment may be subject to a criminal record and other background checks as permitted or required by company policy or applicable law.
To express your interest in this role please submit a written letter of application and your resume to hr@fias.wa.edu.au
To learn more about the ASC and what we have to offer visit our website www.ascschools.edu.au, and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn.
Closing date: Monday 7 October 2024 at 4:00pm