Head of Department (Science) - Marist College
Job No:
CER1106
Location:
Emerald
Position: Head of Department (Science)
Location: Marist College, Emerald
Start date: January 2025
Employment Status: Full-Time (in conjunction with a permanent teaching role)
Salary: $99,876 - $138,900 (pending experience)
What we are looking for:
Applications are invited from qualified and enthusiastic educators to join the teaching staff of Marist College, Emerald in the full-time position of Head of Department (Science), commencing January 2025.
We seek passionate leaders who will strive for excellence in teaching, administration, professional conduct, relationships with parents and the wider school community and a genuine interest for young people and their learning.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- A commitment to the ethos of Catholic Education
- An ability to develop and lead quality teaching and learning practices in the subject areas listed above
- A willingness to proactively engage with professional development opportunities to enhance quality pedagogy and student outcomes
- An ability to work in collaboration with the Leadership Team and other staff members to contribute to the future planned growth, development and extra-curricular life of the College
About us
Marist College, Emerald is a catholic co-educational secondary college situated in the Central Highlands, three hours west of Rockhampton. The College draws students from Emerald as well as surrounding rural areas including Gindie, Springsure, the Gemfields, Clermont, Blackwater, Tieri and many rural properties and currently caters for years with an enrolment of 556 students.
Mandatory Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and the ability to obtain approved Queensland College of Teachers Registration
- Australian work rights
Generous incentives are available to successful applicants which include:
- Competitive salary - Middle Leader Tier 2C - $99,876 - $138,900 (pending experience)
- Recognition of Service for salary purposes (on provision of Statement of Service)
- Employer Superannuation Contributions of 12.75%
- Access to salary packaging options to maximise employee benefits and salaries (based on eligibility criteria with RemServ)
- 39 weeks of term time for a school year
- Access to free Employee Assistant Program (24-hour counselling service)
- Access to corporate health discounts with either Bupa or Westfund Health Insurance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Modern facilities and resources
- Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
- Deferred Salary Scheme
- Induction process and professional learning programs with dedicated mentoring for PTT and Graduate Teachers.
Supporting you in a rural community with: -
- Additional pay remuneration for teaching at rural schools
- Extra Travel Days and extra Leave entitlements
- Support to assist new teachers
- Scholarship programs for further study
- Opportunities to advance career
- Full list of our incentives can be viewed here: Marist College Incentives
For more information on the benefits of working in our rural and remote communities visit our website.
How to apply
Please review our How To Apply Online Guide
- Complete the application below by clicking Apply Now
- Upload a Cover Letter (addressed Mr Michael McCusker, Diocesan Director) and Current Resume
- Upload supporting documentation (ie. Prac Reports, Academic Transcripts)
- Applicants must read, understand and accept, as an explicit term of contract, the requirements of the Statement of Principles for employment in Catholic Schools
- Upload written statement addressing the Selection Criteria
- Please refer to the Position Description when completing your application
Applications Close: Monday, 30 September 2024.
Further information
- For a confidential conversation please contact Mr Mark Green, Principal, Marist College, Emerald on 07 4994 9100.
- To learn more about Accreditation, please view our Accreditation Information Sheet.
- For a confidential conversation or for further information regarding the remuneration package, please contact Employee Support Services 07 4994 8086 or Employment@rok.catholic.edu.au
Catholic Education is committed to best practice in student protection policies and procedures and is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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