<p>The position, Head of History &amp; Geography is a fulltime permanent role, to commence in Term 1, 2023.<br /><br />The key objectives of this role are to:<br />•    Support the School Executive by contributing to the development of the total ethos of the School in accordance with the School’s Mission, Values and Aspirations<br />•    Lead, develop and manage teaching staff within the department<br />•    Implement and manage all aspects of the curriculum in accordance with the requirements of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA)<br /><br />Educational/Professional experience required:<br />•    Experience/expertise with the History &amp; Geography curriculum<br />•    Tertiary qualifications in History/Geography/Education<br />•    Knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with NESA and Australian Curriculum requirements<br />•    Previous experience in a leadership position within a school environment would be desirable<br />•    Master’s Degree in an Educational discipline would be desirable<br />•    Proven experience in assisting students to achieve high level academic outcomes including in Stage 6<br />•    Commitment and skills in digital literacy<br /><br />Special Requirements:<br />•    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate at all levels across the School<br />•    Ability to work outside normal business hours of the School for the purpose of meeting with students, parents, external providers; for Outdoor Education, co-curricular expectations, parent information evenings, Presentation Night, P&amp;F functions, etc.<br />•    Sound understanding of contemporary pedagogy in education<br />•    Capability to lead and contribute to ongoing school improvement through evidence based interventions<br />•    Understanding of, and commitment to professional teaching standards<br />•    Commitment to personal professional learning<br />•    Commitment to collegial involvement with the middle management team<br /><br />Interested applicants should familiarise themselves with the School’s Strategic Plan ‘Striving for Excellence’, available on our website at www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au. It is expected that every member of staff will commit to the Strategic Plan and participate in the professional learning expectations of the School.<br /><br />All teaching staff at Central Coast Grammar School are expected to take part in the whole life of the School, including participation in Outdoor Education and involvement in co-curricular school activities.<br /><br />Please note that pre-conditions of employment include a current Working with Children Check and full vaccination for COVID-19.<br /><br />To apply you need to provide the following information/documentation: <br />•    cover letter and CV, inclusive of the total number of fulltime equivalent years you have been a teacher, including a breakdown if applicable<br />•    copy of your academic transcripts and other degrees or certificates, with conferred date(s)<br />•    Working with Children Check number<br />•    record of your COVID-19 Immunisation status from the Australian Immunisation Register<br />•    NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) number<br />•    telephone numbers for referees<br />•    if you are accredited with the Independent Schools Accreditation Authority (ISTAA), please provide a copy of your certificate<br /><br />Please email your application to the Human Resources Manager by 3.00pm, Monday 18th July, 2022 to: ccgscareers&#64;ccgs.nsw.edu.au.<br /><br />Please note that any attachments associated with your application are to be either Word documents, jpg images or pdf. <br /></p>