Academic Head of Drama

Oakhill College Castle Hill

CASTLE HILL, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: Drama

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 14 July 2021


Applications are invited from suitably qualified educators for the following full-time position, commencing in Term 1, 2022.

<p><b>Academic Head of Drama </b></p><p><b>(Coordinator 2) </b></p><p><b>Term 1, 2022 Commencement </b></p><p><i>The appointment is for an initial period of up to 3 years, renewable by mutual agreement. </i></p><p>We are seeking to appoint an innovative and highly skilled Academic Head with excellent leadership, administration, communication skills and classroom experience. The successful applicant will have an understanding of the education of boys, knowledge of current developments in teaching and learning and a passion and enthusiasm for teaching. The appointment is for an initial period of up to 3 years, renewable by mutual agreement. </p><p>The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate knowledge of, and experience in, the areas listed below: </p><p><b>Key duties and responsibilities </b></p><p>• Teaching Drama across Stages 4, 5 and 6; </p><p>• Team Leadership - leading learning; </p><p>• Implementation of new syllabi; </p><p>• Developing a ‘climate of excellence’; </p><p>• Vision; </p><p>• Teaching and Learning; </p><p>• Staff Development and Administration; </p><p>• Communication with Parents and Students; </p><p>• Administration of a Faculty; </p><p>• A thorough knowledge of current pedagogy; </p><p>• Ability to promote the Dramatic and Performing Arts; </p><p>• Ability and experience in producing and directing plays and productions; </p><p>• Demonstrated success in program development in a Drama education context including the ability to initiate, co-ordinate and evaluate new programs; </p><p>• Outstanding organisational skills, ability and stamina to work in multiple teaching and performance environments; </p><p>• HSC marking experience (advantageous); </p><p>• Willingness to contribute to the co-curricular life of the College e.g. Productions, Plays, Theatresports, and Performing Arts events. </p><p><b>The successful applicant will: </b></p><p>• Hold a degree with a specialisation in Drama education (preferred); </p><p>• Demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to the Mission of the Catholic School; </p><p>• Be supportive of the Lasallian ethos of the College; </p><p>• Be an experienced, innovative and engaging team leader; </p><p>• Teach with excellence, professionalism and commitment; </p><p>• Have an ability to relate to girls and boys with a practical knowledge of boy’s education issues and initiatives in the foundation years (Stage 4 and 5); </p><p>• Be committed to professional growth and development of excellence.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p>Oakhill College is committed to innovative high quality teaching and learning and offers excellent facilities and resources. The College offers staff a dynamic, collaborative and supportive environment with an emphasis on community, academic excellence and pastoral care and development. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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<p><b>APPLICATION MUST BE MADE ON-LINE VIA THE COLLEGE WEBSITE</b></p><p><b> </b></p><div><a href="https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au/about/employment-1" rel="nofollow">https://www.oakhill.nsw.edu.au/about/employment-1</a></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>To apply for the role, candidates need to submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date curriculum vitae which clearly details their skills and experience relevant to this role and details of two referees.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>Oakhill College is committed to child safety and Safeguarding Standards. Rigorous checks will be conducted prior to confirmation of employment including; NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), National Police Check, reference, background, identity and statutory checks.</div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div><b>Applications close on 14 July 2021 at noon. </b></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><p></p>

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