We currently have TWO leadership positions available - Head of Science (Physical Sciences Level 3 permanent position) and Head of Society and Environment (Level 3 acting position for 2010).

Applicants must apply online for the following positions at www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Simply type 'Rossmoyne' in the Job Search section, select the job, and follow the instructions.

Head of Science (Physical Sciences) 

Level 3 Permanent Position

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding curriculum leader and teacher of Science, with a strong background in Chemistry and Physics, to the position of Head of Science (Physical Sciences). The position commences in Term 1, 2010.

Rossmoyne Senior High School is an Independent Public School which is recognised as one of the nation’s leading schools.  Academic excellence, outstanding visual and performing arts and sports programs, exciting opportunities in vocational education, and a strong pastoral care focus create a learning environment in which students excel.

The Head of Physical Sciences is responsible for providing educational leadership in the Science learning area. The appointee will have an excellent understanding of the Science curriculum from Years 8 to 10 and a strong background in the physical sciences in the Senior School years. He or she will possess excellent organisational skills to plan and prioritise within the area of responsibility. As a school and curriculum leader, the Head of Physical Sciences will provide professional leadership to specialist subject teachers and others in the school who teach within the area of responsibility, including the provision of up-to-date information of relevant specialist curriculum issues.

The Head of Physical Science requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with all members of the school community in order to facilitate the achievement of the school goals. There is a need for liaison with students, parents and other stakeholders, and a considerable focus is placed on the provision of advice for students and parents about appropriate course options and selections. Extensive liaison occurs with the Principal and Deputy Principals of the school, other Heads of learning areas and relevant specialist staff. In addition to administration, the Head of Physical Sciences has a significant role in teaching and in the daily management of staff and student well-being in Science.

Key aspects of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development of the school plan;
• Establishing and managing administrative and operational systems;
• Liaising with students and parents of students studying in the area of responsibility;
• Teaching and the daily management of staff and student well-being in the relevant area of responsibility.

Head of Society and Environment

Level 3 Acting Position for 2010

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding curriculum leader and teacher of Society and Environment to fill the position for one year. The position commences in Term 1, 2010.

The Head of Society and Environment is responsible for providing educational leadership in the Society and Environment (S&E) learning area. The successful applicant will have an excellent understanding of the curriculum for both lower and upper school, and possess excellent organisational skills to plan and prioritise within the area of responsibility. As a curriculum leader, the Head of S&E provides professional leadership to specialist subject teachers or others in the school who teach within the area of responsibility and provides up-to-date information on relevant specialist curriculum issues, including literacy development within the S&E learning area.

 

The Head of S&E requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with all members of the school community, to facilitate the achievement of the school goals. There is a need for liaison with students, parents and other stakeholders, and there is considerable focus placed on the Head of S&E to provide advice for students and parents about appropriate course options and selections. A careers component is built into the S&E curriculum to support student decision making in their transition to senior school. Extensive liaison occurs with the Principal and Deputy Principals of the school, other curriculum leaders and relevant specialist staff. In addition to administration, the Head of S&E has a significant role in teaching and in the daily management of staff and student well-being in S&E.

Key aspects of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development of the school plan;
• Establishing and managing administrative and operational systems;
• Liaising with students and parents of students studying in the area of responsibility;
• Teaching and the daily management of staff and student well-being in the relevant area of responsibility.

Applicants must apply online for these positions at www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Simply type 'Rossmoyne' in the Job Search section, select the job, and follow the instructions.

We currently have TWO leadership positions available - Head of Science (Physical Sciences Level 3 permanent position) and Head of Society and Environment (Level 3 acting position for 2010).

Applicants must apply online for the following positions at www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Simply type 'Rossmoyne' in the Job Search section, select the job, and follow the instructions.

Head of Science (Physical Sciences) 

Level 3 Permanent Position

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding curriculum leader and teacher of Science, with a strong background in Chemistry and Physics, to the position of Head of Science (Physical Sciences). The position commences in Term 1, 2010.

Rossmoyne Senior High School is an Independent Public School which is recognised as one of the nation’s leading schools.  Academic excellence, outstanding visual and performing arts and sports programs, exciting opportunities in vocational education, and a strong pastoral care focus create a learning environment in which students excel.

The Head of Physical Sciences is responsible for providing educational leadership in the Science learning area. The appointee will have an excellent understanding of the Science curriculum from Years 8 to 10 and a strong background in the physical sciences in the Senior School years. He or she will possess excellent organisational skills to plan and prioritise within the area of responsibility. As a school and curriculum leader, the Head of Physical Sciences will provide professional leadership to specialist subject teachers and others in the school who teach within the area of responsibility, including the provision of up-to-date information of relevant specialist curriculum issues.

The Head of Physical Science requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with all members of the school community in order to facilitate the achievement of the school goals. There is a need for liaison with students, parents and other stakeholders, and a considerable focus is placed on the provision of advice for students and parents about appropriate course options and selections. Extensive liaison occurs with the Principal and Deputy Principals of the school, other Heads of learning areas and relevant specialist staff. In addition to administration, the Head of Physical Sciences has a significant role in teaching and in the daily management of staff and student well-being in Science.

Key aspects of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development of the school plan;
• Establishing and managing administrative and operational systems;
• Liaising with students and parents of students studying in the area of responsibility;
• Teaching and the daily management of staff and student well-being in the relevant area of responsibility.

Head of Society and Environment

Level 3 Acting Position for 2010

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding curriculum leader and teacher of Society and Environment to fill the position for one year. The position commences in Term 1, 2010.

The Head of Society and Environment is responsible for providing educational leadership in the Society and Environment (S&E) learning area. The successful applicant will have an excellent understanding of the curriculum for both lower and upper school, and possess excellent organisational skills to plan and prioritise within the area of responsibility. As a curriculum leader, the Head of S&E provides professional leadership to specialist subject teachers or others in the school who teach within the area of responsibility and provides up-to-date information on relevant specialist curriculum issues, including literacy development within the S&E learning area.

 

The Head of S&E requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with all members of the school community, to facilitate the achievement of the school goals. There is a need for liaison with students, parents and other stakeholders, and there is considerable focus placed on the Head of S&E to provide advice for students and parents about appropriate course options and selections. A careers component is built into the S&E curriculum to support student decision making in their transition to senior school. Extensive liaison occurs with the Principal and Deputy Principals of the school, other curriculum leaders and relevant specialist staff. In addition to administration, the Head of S&E has a significant role in teaching and in the daily management of staff and student well-being in S&E.

Key aspects of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development of the school plan;
• Establishing and managing administrative and operational systems;
• Liaising with students and parents of students studying in the area of responsibility;
• Teaching and the daily management of staff and student well-being in the relevant area of responsibility.

Applicants must apply online for these positions at www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Simply type 'Rossmoyne' in the Job Search section, select the job, and follow the instructions.