Head of Science
Hunter Valley Grammar School
Newcastle/Maitland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Term 1, 2019
Job overview
Hunter Valley Grammar School is a vibrant and dynamic independent school for boys and girls from Preschool – Year 12. Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley we strive for academic excellence within a caring and values-laden learning environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join an excellent team which is committed to the all-round development of secondary-aged learners.
About the role
The successful applicant will have the capacity to inspire young learners, is a team person and contributes to faculty performance with a demonstrated clarity of purpose, vision and commitment to learning.
Applicants should have significant experience in teaching Science courses in NSW Schools, or other appropriate systems, with the capacity to teach to HSC level in at least one Science course.
This is a full-time, permanent position to commence Term 1, 2019.
To apply
For more information, a full position description and application details, visit our website at http://www.hvgs.nsw.edu.au/employment.html
Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Dean of Innovative Curriculum, Mr Nick Jolliffe by email to jolliffen@hvgs.nsw.edu.au or on 49342444.
The successful applicant will need to have a current Working with Children Check under the new provisions introduced on 15 June 2013.
Applications close at 4 pm Friday 12 October
About Hunter Valley Grammar School
- Hunter Valley Grammar School
- Norfolk Street, PO Box 458, Ashtonfield
- New South Wales
- 2323
- Australia
Hunter Valley Grammar School is a vibrant non-selective, non-denominational, independent day school, for boys and girls from Preschool - Year 12. Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley, New South Wales we strive for academic excellence within a caring and values-laden learning environment.
The overall Preschool to Year 12 nature of our School has resulted in a warm, family-style atmosphere, and provides a smooth transition between infants, primary and high school. We are a World School, delivering the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Career-related Programme.
Principal
Ms Rebecca Butterworth
Facilities
Hunter Valley Grammar School is situated on 13 hectares of lush landscaped grounds. Facilities include a brand Early Learning Centre, Music and Senior School Centre with Drama Studio, Visual Arts Centre, Library, the Cameron Centre - a multipurpose indoor sports centre and an on-site agriculture plot.
Sporting facilities include a gym, cricket/softball field, rugby/athletics oval, netball/basketball/tennis courts, cricket nets, and a soccer field.
The school runs a full working farm located 5 minutes form the main campus and a state of the art rowing complex on the Hunter River. In 2018 a new Technical and Applied Studies facility was opened and in 2019 a new school Cafeteria will be completed.
Curriculum
The school's Early Learning Centre offers a play-based programme within the Junior School structure. Years K-6 integrates the IB PYP with the NSW Curriculum, and includes co-curricular opportunities such as chess, sports, craft, martial arts, and music. The school is currently moving towards IB Middle Year Programme authorisation. Year 12 completes the Higher School Certificate. Senior School co-curricular activities include LEO Club, Chess Club, Debating, Music Lessons, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Duke of Edinburgh, Masterminds, Overseas Tours, and Sport.
School ethos
Hunter Valley Grammar School is dedicated to instilling life-long values. These values are responsibility, integrity, respect, citizenship, courage, compassion, optimism, and gratitude.
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