Head of Faculty (English)
Scotch College Adelaide
Torrens PArk
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
Job overview
Position Objective:
The Head of English is responsible for providing leadership and general coordination of the English Faculty. This includes curriculum planning; monitoring and review of the faculty; staff management; workplace health and safety, coordinating the activities and professional learning of Faculty staff; and representing the Faculty within the College and externally.
Position Overview:
The Head of English is responsible for leading a faculty of up to 12 teachers, and will be responsible for the development, delivery, promotion and growth of English and EAL at Scotch College from Year 7 - 12. Championing the implementation of teaching strategies to support the delivery of the learning objectives and best practice educational outcomes are vital in this role.
Further information about the College is available at www.scotch.sa.edu.au/careers
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About Scotch College Adelaide
- Scotch College Adelaide
- Carruth Road, Torrens Park
- South Australia
- 5062
- Australia
Scotch College Adelaide is a mixed, non-selective, independent all-through school with boarding in Australia, serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school is situated across two campuses in Mitcham and Torrens Park, South Australia and has approximately 1,000 students on record.
Scotch College Adelaide was founded in 1919. Facilities at the all-through school include a farm, Chapel, heated swimming pool, recording studio, computer suites and 11 tennis courts. The school welcomes international students and non-English speakers, running the Culture and Language Immersion Program (CLIP) for them to settle into life at the school and country.
Principal
John Newton
Values and vision
Scotch College Adelaide wants all students to enjoy their time in education and go on to lead fulfilling, happy and successful lives. The all-through school nurtures pupils as risk takers and encourages them to reach their full potential and strive across all areas of the curriculum and follows the motto: "To develop engaged and connected learners who possess the knowledge, commitment and passion to enhance their own and others' lives." Pupils are encouraged to give back to the community as positive global citizens and to care and show respect and kindness towards others, regardless of their differences. Scotch College Adelaide offers extensive pastoral care to ensure that all students feel cared for during their time learning and offers various wellbeing programmes along with talks on topical issues such as tackling the stigmas of mental health. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children’s education to ensure that all pupils have a strong support network both in class and during their home life.
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