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Inspiring Women for more than a century

St Hilda’s School is an Anglican Day and Boarding School for girls from Pre-Prep to Year 12.

For more than a century, St Hilda’s has provided an outstanding environment for girls’ education,

delivering the highest standards in teaching, boarding and pastoral care.

Our aim at St Hilda’s School is to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment which

inspires young women and equips them with the values, knowledge, skills and confidence they will

need to reach their full potential, and to serve, shape and change the world.

We celebrate intellectual pursuit and consider learning to be a privilege, a joyous life-long journey

for both students and staff.

Our 14-hectare campus is located on Queensland’s beautiful Gold Coast, where studies are

complemented by access to beautiful beaches, rainforests, a vibrant CBD and major sporting

facilities.

Our Boarding House is a home-away-from-home for 180 girls from Years 6 to 12, representing

families locally and from rural Australia, interstate and overseas.

From modern facilities to stained-glass windows, we honour our century-old heritage while providing

first-class spaces designed for optimal learning, training, community and creativity.

As an Anglican School, we are guided in all things by Christian values. Non Nobis Solum (Not For

Ourselves Alone) is the heartbeat of St Hilda’s School; the motto guides the traditions of leadership,

learning and community service, encouraging students to lead positive change in their world, in their

way. We invite you to take a virtual tour of our campus by clicking here

https://sthildas.youtour.com.au/

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Position Purpose

The role of the Head of Mathematics

Background

St Hilda’s mission is to offer a rigorous learning environment, which is active, creative and innovative,

targeted at developing the whole person. Our students and staff value love, compassion, forgiveness,

hope and grace. Our world is constantly changing, and our challenge is to ensure that St Hilda’s is

prepared to take advantage of the opportunities that change brings and continue to evolve. We need

to be creative with our approach to learning and teaching and enrich, protect and nurture the lives of

the young women in our care. We have a responsibility to ensure a sustainable future for the School,

remain relevant to the community and strive to leave a positive global footprint. A key driver is the

need for future young women to be well educated, but to also demonstrate behaviours and attitudes

which align with our motto, Non Nobis Solum - Not for Ourselves Alone, and be empowered to serve,

shape and change the world.

The Head of Faculty - Mathematics is responsible for the design, development and evaluation of

curriculum in all subjects offered by the Faculty, assessment procedures in the Faculty, and the

management of resources within the Faculty.

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Appointment

Commencement

The Head of Faculty - Mathematics is a full-time role, five year contract commencing January 2021.

Remuneration

The Queensland Anglican Schools Agreement 2018 – Positions of Added Responsibility (PAR)

Schedule – Senior Coordinator Level. Remuneration will be determined based on years of teaching

experience in conjunction with the PAR.

Staff Benefits

The School offers 25% discount for children of staff who attend St Hilda’s School or The Southport

School.

Comprehensive Staff Wellbeing Program and Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary Staff Car Parking

Exciting Social Club

Light rail public transport right near the School

Located minutes from the Gold Coast Broadwater

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Primary Role Purpose

The Head of Faculty - Mathematics is responsible for the following subjects:

Mathematics Years 7-10

Honours Mathematics Years 7-10

Advanced Mathematics Year 10

Essential Mathematics Years 11 & 12

General Mathematics Years 11 & 12

Mathematical Methods Years 11 & 12

Specialist Mathematics Years 11 & 12

The Head of Faculty is expected to support the policies of the Leadership Team, promote the ethos

of the School and be involved in the pastoral and co-curricular life of St Hilda’s.

The Head of Faculty is responsible for actively encouraging innovation within the guidelines

established by the Principal and for leading by example.

The Head of Faculty reports to the Head of Learning and Teaching and ultimately to the Principal.

He/she is expected to consult and communicate effectively with the Head of Learning and Teaching,

and the Heads of Middle and Senior Schools.

Key Relationships

Principal

Head of Business

Head of Learning and Teaching

Heads of Faculty

Educational Leadership Team

Operational Leadership Team

Timetabling Officer

Heads of Year

Classroom Teachers, Parents and Students

Administration and Teaching Support Officers

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Primary Role Purpose

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Head of Faculty will promote the academic goals of the School by:

1. Developing appropriate curriculum through:

• interpreting syllabuses within the stated goals of the School

• designing and developing work programs which expect the pursuit of excellence

• providing for the development of all students, including those with learning difficulties, EAL students and “gifted and talented” students

• integrating the use of IT in the learning programs and activities undertaken in the classrooms

• promoting and utilising student centered learning programs

• encouraging patterns of life long learning in the students.

• liaise with other School departments for online reporting, faculty budget and incursions/excursions

2. Developing appropriate assessment measures through:

• engaging in a process of ongoing evaluation of the curriculum and work programs, ensuring that account is taken of current educational research and development

• organizing and supervising the programs of assessment of students within the Faculty

• maintaining student progress and reporting concerns to the relevant Head of School

• ensuring records of students’ achievements are maintained

• overseeing the development of a wide variety of test instruments, all of which allow the full range of student abilities to be assessed

• engaging in ongoing review of test instruments and testing procedures

• ensuring that School policies on written work, practical work, homework, safety regulations and behavioural standards are followed

• ensuring ACARA and QCAA procedures are met within the Faculty

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Primary Role Purpose

Key Areas of Responsibility

3. Managing and developing Faculty staff members through:

• making effective use of the available personnel across the School

• providing continuous support for staff to assist them in developing their subject knowledge, skills in curriculum design, assessment procedures and classroom practice

• providing guidance and support for staff, especially inexperienced staff

• providing regular feedback to staff on performance of teaching and other duties, and undertaking staff appraisal in accordance with the staff development and appraisal policy

• making use of Senior Teachers to develop their skills and improve the operation of the Faculty

• promoting the ongoing professional development of teachers in accordance with the goals of the School, working in this with the relevant members of the Leadership Team

• holding Faculty meetings, and in the spirit of collegiality, invite agenda items from all members of the Faculty.

TEACHING DUTIES AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach according to PAR requirements.

• Undertake continuing professional development.

• Perform other such duties as are from time to time required by the Principal

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Primary Role Purpose

All Heads of Faculty at St Hilda’s School are to:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/STAFF APPRAISAL

• Undertake appropriate professional development

• The appointee to this position will be required to undergo a performance review involving goal setting with the Principal

• All appointees holding PAR Status will be involved in a regular process of Professional Reflection and feedback.

DUTY OF CARE:

• Be responsible for and supervise matters relating to Risk Management within the area of responsibility

• This includes ensuring staff are operating in accordance with School policy in this area and that appropriate evaluation processes are in place and operative

• Take responsibility for pastoral needs, Duty of Care and the standards of behaviour of students inside and outside the classroom. This includes students you do not teach

• Act as an appropriate role model for students

• Actively support the Code of Conduct for Anglican Schools and Education and Care Services and insist on acceptable standards of behaviour in students

• Encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions and make them aware of the need to show respect for others in interpersonal relationships

• Know and implement Emergency and Accident procedures

• Follow Workplace, Health and Safety procedures

• Be punctual to classes, roll calls, House meetings, assemblies, Chapel services, meetings and playground duties

• Report irresponsible or improper behaviour to the HOF/HOY, indicating what action you took

• Report student problems (academic/personal) to the Head of Year, indicating what action you took

• Report continuing or significant behavioural problems and academic problems to the Head of Year at the earliest opportunity

• Report failure to complete homework to parents as and when it occurs.

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Primary Role Purpose

All Heads of Faculty at St Hilda’s School are to:

PASTORAL CARE:

Provide supportive and effective Pastoral Care by:

• Insisting on just actions and encouraging gentleness, kindness and integrity in interpersonal relationships

• Encouraging students to use pastoral care and personal development opportunities provided

• Reporting students’ needs promptly to the Head of Year

• Ensuring that the School environment remains clean and pleasant

• Participating in the co-curricular life of the School including House activities

CLASSROOM / CURRICULUM:

Provide dynamic, flexible and effective instruction in the classroom to students to ensure

high quality learning by:

• Teaching the timetable of classes allocated

• Noting and reporting absent students

• Supervising other classes as required

• Striving for good teacher practice

• Being innovative where appropriate

• Using technology as a tool for teaching

• Catering for individual differences (in ability, personality and need) in students

• Catering for different learning styles

• Giving students regular feedback (oral and written) on academic performance and behaviour

• Keeping abreast of changes in your discipline/s methodology and assessment procedures for evaluation and measurement

• Following School policy in relation to academic matters, including assignments and testing the work programmes

• Attending professional development activities to improve teaching and pastoral skills and knowledge

• Providing reports to parents at meetings, interviews and in writing as required.

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Primary Role Purpose

All Staff at St Hilda’s School are to:

GENERAL

Demonstrate support for the School’s philosophy, policies and procedures, core values

and commitment to the Anglican ethos by:

• Ensuring daily behaviour reflects the School’s ethos and values

• Fulfilling responsibilities outlined in the School’s Child Protection Policy

• Ensuring records of communication are maintained and provided to other relevant staff members as required

• Communicating effectively with all teaching staff, parents, students and all other staff

• Playing an active role in supporting the cleanliness and safety of the school site

• Encouraging cooperative parent contact and fostering positive community attitudes toward the School.

• Following safe working procedures developed for the School

• Completing an Incident Report Form for all incidents that occur via the Staff Portal

• Reporting any Workplace Health and Safety concerns or hazards immediately to the Facilities Department.

Other duties as may be required from time to time

• Given the dynamic environment in which the School exists, the Principal reserves the right to alter the position description at any time to reflect emerging priorities and needs. Every effort will be made to consult regarding such alterations.

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Selection Criteria

Head of Faculty – Mathematics

Skills and Abilities

• Significant teaching experience and exemplary performance across year levels in the subject area

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including collaboration, mentoring, facilitation and relationship building, conflict resolution and leadership of a high performing team

• Understanding and commitment to the Anglican ethos

• Extensive knowledge and appreciation of pastoral care programs and practices

• Ability to exercise leadership in supervising staff, monitoring their wellbeing and overseeing their professional development

• Capacity to exercise and demonstrate pedagogical and curriculum leadership

• Demonstrated interest and capacity in curriculum design, innovation and implementation, including the integration of appropriate technologies that support student learning

• Willingness to be an advocate for the subject area in the wider educational community and to be actively involved in external curriculum bodies

• Strong understanding of, and ability to effectively implement policies and procedures mandated by the QCAA for the Senior years of schooling

• Highly developed administrative and organizational skills with the proven ability to lead change and manage competing demands and priorities to meet deadlines

• Ability to work as a constructive team member both within the Faculty and among the Heads of Faculty group, and when appropriate, other School planning and Leadership groups

• Capacity to efficiently manage the administrative duties related to the Department

Qualifications

• Degree in Education, post graduate qualifications an advantage

• QCT Registered Teacher

• Current First Aid including Asthma and Anaphylaxis or willing to obtain this prior to commencement.

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