Head of Department – Science

Monte Sant’ Angelo Mercy College is an independent school for girls in years 7 – 12. Established in 1875 by the Sisters of Mercy, Monte has a proud tradition of commitment to the Catholic faith, academic achievement and cultural endeavour. Heritage buildings and landscaped grounds provide an attractive educational environment.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – SCIENCE (full time, permanent)

• Commencing Term 1, 2025 (22 January 2025)

Applications are invited for the Head of Department – Science role from teachers who can demonstrate an ability to lead a Science curriculum team across a range of subject areas to deliver quality teaching and learning for all students. The successful applicant must have a good understanding of current educational leadership practices and an interest in contributing widely to innovation in programs.

As a school community, Monte places a strong emphasis on collegiality and professional development. Monte staff embrace and celebrate the Mercy values of respect for human dignity, compassion, justice, service to others, and commitment to the poor. All staff are dedicated to preparing our students for a life of success, significance and purpose and support the belief that education should be a rich interweaving of knowledge, skills and spirituality.

Monte provides a professional working environment that reflects and celebrates diversity.

Our teaching staff are dynamic educators who share a passion for learning and continuously seek to improve their practices through collaboration and ongoing professional development.

Staff at Monte enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Dedicated staff learning and meeting areas and access to the latest technology

• Ongoing professional and pastoral development including staff conference days and workshops with leading local and international education presenters

• Staff scholarships for external academic course work

• “Monte Active” program designed to support the health and wellbeing of all staff including access to the College gym and swimming pool as well as a variety of activities at no cost

• Regular staff morning teas and social opportunities

• Staff choir

Successful applicants must be willing to support the Catholic ethos of the College.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Monte website, click on “About Monte” and then “Working at Monte”

http://www.monte.nsw.edu.au

Applications close 26 November 2024

Child protection legislation requires preferred applicants to provide a current Working With Children Check number.