Interim Head of Learning Module Years 3 to 4

Heathdale Christian College (VIC) is a thriving Biblical learning community committed to empowering both staff and students to develop their unique God-given potential.

About the Culture and Team:

At Heathdale, we cherish the shared trust that has been built within our growing community through 40-plus years of glorifying God in our work. Providing staff freedom to live out their Christian faith is central to the health of our thriving community, and we seek to ensure our staff feel cared for, supported, and secure in this Christ-centred environment.

Every day, we strive to see our students and community flourish in their God-given potential. Committing to personal growth, investing in others, and seeking ways to collaborate, improve, innovate, and implement changes that benefit the mission of the College – ultimately, growing together as we fulfill God’s call for our careers.

As devoted followers of Jesus, the statement ‘To God be the glory’ is not just a phrase, but a reflection of our staff’s hearts as they strive to serve God through their daily work.

The Position:

Due to the continued growth of the College we are seeking an Interim Head of Learning Module (Years 3 to 4) to join our Christ-centred community at our Werribee Campus.

This position will include a position of responsibility, which involves a .5 FTE of teaching and .5 FTE leadership.

The position will be for a for a fixed 12-month Term, 2025 school year.

The Person:

The Interim Head of Learning Module will be a skilled educator within the teaching profession with a minimum Degree in Education and will have a demonstrated commitment to the Lordship of Christ in all areas of their Life and be able to demonstrate an understanding and commitment the achievement of the Colleges mission and educational direction.

Ability to lead, inspire, support, and encourage students through teaching from a Christian worldview.

Education and Experience

The successful candidate will have a post graduate qualification in educational curriculum development or leadership, a master’s in education and will have an ability to model the school’s values in daily life.

• An ability to work with parent and guardians effectively
• An ability to identify and minimise risks to child safety
• A consistent demonstration of management integrity and honesty.
• Experience in managing complex pastoral issues relating to students wellbeing
• A consistent demonstration of management integrity and honesty.
• Capacity to select and use appropriately, a wide range of teaching and assessment strategies to suit the needs of a diverse range of students.

Professional Attributes:

• Ability to lead, inspire, support, and encourage students through teaching from a Christian worldview.
• Actively contributes to Heathdale Christian College’s team culture by the means of displaying humility, a desire for excellence, a strong sense of self-awareness, and collaboration.
• Demonstrate a high level of communication, professional, and interpersonal skills when relating to teachers, students, parents, and colleagues.
• Participate in the understanding of the College’s Christian philosophy of education and its practical outworking through the professional development of staff.

For more information, please access the detailed Position Description.

How To Apply:

If you have the relevant skills, abilities, and qualifications, please click Apply and submit your application.

If you have any further questions, please contact People & Development via email recruitment@heathdale.vic.edu.au.

Applications close: 30th October 2024.

The College has a zero tolerance of child abuse. We have established a series of Policies, Procedures and a Code of Conduct for all employees, volunteers and contractors working with our students. This is aimed to protect children from abuse and embed a culture of child safety in the school environment.