Head of Agriculture

The Head of Agriculture assumes overall responsibility for the effective and successful planning, management and operation of the Agriculture program and Sturt Grove farm for students Years 9 - 12. Reporting directly to the Director of Learning, the Head of Agriculture is responsible for all aspects of learning, teaching, assessment, monitoring and curriculum in their respective subject area. The Head of Agriculture supports the Director of Learning in her/his responsibilities of what students learn (curriculum), how they learn (pedagogy) and for monitoring and improving student learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensure appropriate curriculum and course development across the learning area
• Lead learning area staff to develop and employ highly effective pedagogical practices
• Lead the learning area staff to assess, evaluate and improve student learning outcomes
• Lead and manage learning area staff
• Lead the development of Agriculture across the School with regular reviews
• In conjunction with the Director of Learning, ensure Preparatory School students gain access to Agriculture teaching and learning
• Contribute to evaluating the effectiveness of Agriculture focused teaching and learning by work analysis and use this to guide future improvements
  
   

Key Selection Criteria: Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and an experienced Agriculture Teacher
• Current (or ability to attain) SA Teacher Registration
• Exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven record of student outcomes
• A leader in exceptional pedagogy and curriculum who will reinvigorate the curriculum
• Previous experience in leading projects and change management
• Proven experience in leading and managing people
• Demonstrated ability to make links with Primary levels (Year 7 in particular) and have a ‘whole-school’ focus
• A sound understanding of STEAM/STEM and experience in its implementation
• High level understanding of SACE and SACE modernisation
• High level of ICT skills, knowledge and incorporation into classroom practice
• Involvement at SACE level (moderation and marking) is desirable
• Regular and up to date professional knowledge and learning
• Accreditation as a Highly Accomplished or Lead Teacher (or working towards) will be viewed favourably
  
   

Key Selection Criteria: Personal Qualities

• Builds positive, authentic relationships with managers, peers, staff, parents and students
• Innovator and initiator, who inspires others to learn and grow
• High level communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, resilient and optimistic educator
• Committed to lifelong learning
• A team builder inspires others to learn and grow
• A team player demonstrating a ‘whole School’ and ‘whole child’ perspective

A position description is available on our website under the Employment tab www.westminster.school 

For further information about this role please contact Andrea Sherwood at ASherwood@westminster.sa.edu.au

To apply, please submit via Seek, your resume and cover letter addressed to Mrs Andrea Sherwood, Director of Learning by Friday 2nd November.

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