Head of Faculty – HASS/ English Brindabella Christian College

About the role

Teachers are appointed by the College Principal in consultation with the College leadership team. Each appointee is responsible to the Principal.

Teaching is undertaken from a Christian worldview across a range of subjects as per the prescribed school curriculum. As a Teacher, you will promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of students whilst also supporting them to meet defined educational goals. The role of Head of Faculty aims to provide strategic leadership of the HASS/English Department while delivering outstanding teaching and learning for Years 7–12 through a Christian worldview.

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Key responsibilities

Specific teaching responsibilities include:

• Teaching duties in Secondary Years (year levels Year 7 to Year 12).
• Plan, record and implement effective lesson plans, and provide professional input on educational content and standards.
• Ascertain students needs to ensure content and delivery of the curriculum is effective and appropriate and individual education plans (IEP) and education support plans (ESP) goals are met.
• Assess and evaluate students’ progress in written and oral work and provide regular feedback to parents / guardians through formal and informal reporting and parent-teacher interview forums.
• Engage in student behaviour management policies and practices established at the College.
• Participate in student supervision duties, and extra-curricular activities such as excursions, sports and College and community events.
• Participate in (and at times lead) staff devotions, attend staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Competent use of technology for development of lesson planning, teaching, student assessment and administrative functions.
• Comply with, and reinforce health and safety policy and procedures within the workplace, and engage in mandatory training as directed.

Specific Responsibilities for Positions of Responsibilities

·       Provide academic and pedagogical leadership within the faculty

·       Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, ensuring compliance with ACARA, BSSS and College standards

·       Support faculty staff with programming, assessment design, and data-informed teaching practices

·       Monitor student progress and achievement and coordinate intervention strategies where necessary

·       Support differentiated learning to meet the diverse needs of students.

·       Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and reflective practice

·       Facilitate regular faculty meetings and professional dialogue

About you

• Bachelor of Education, or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Current ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) registration.
• Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to teach secondary Humanities and Social Sciences subjects.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, data-informed teaching, and meaningful student engagement.
• A team-focused mindset and willingness to collaborate within a young, dynamic, and supportive English/HASS faculty.

About us

Brindabella Christian College is a faith-centred educational institution guided by the values of Wisdom, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. The college is committed to fostering excellence in education and nurturing students to become confident, compassionate, and responsible members of society within a Christ-centred educational environment.