Head of Science Beaconhills College (VIC)

Beaconhills College is a school of the community and for the community, where every student is given the opportunity to let their light shine and be a beacon in the lives of others. Established in 1982 and with campuses in Pakenham and Berwick in the picturesque south-eastern region of Melbourne, the College continues to grow and flourish as a leader in holistic education.

Beaconhills educators are caring, values driven and high performing professionals who know how to foster a love of lifelong learning in every student.  Beaconhills commits to a holistic education for all students, focussed on personalised learning and underpinned by a well-articulated educational philosophy: the six pillars of Learning That Matters (proudly developed in association with Project Zero at Harvard).

With a negotiable start date, the Head of Science (5-12) is responsible for creating a workplace environment where teachers in the Faculty can thrive through an emphasis on coaching, reflective practice, self-improvement and collaboration. The successful candidate will have experience in leading a team of teachers in the design, development and delivery of a high quality, meaningful curriculum through contemporary teaching practice and pedagogy with a focus on personalised learning. This position plays a significant role in developing and supporting the implementation of innovation through effective change management that supports staff transitioning to new practice.

Beaconhills College is committed to child safety. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct. Beaconhills College is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, incorporating the principles of merit-based selection, equity, diversity and procedural fairness in their recruitment process.

Hutton Consulting Australia is partnering with Beaconhills College to assist with the search and selection process for this position. For a confidential discussion regarding the application process and to obtain the full position description please contact the lead consultant, Christophe Menagé on 0427 703 483 (preferable) or via email on chris.menage@hutton.education.

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Applications close:   5.00pm Sunday 12 February 2023