Head of PE, Health, Wellbeing & RE Faculty, Year 7-12

Applications Close: 03/11/2025 5:00 PMOccupation: Teaching / EducationWork Type: Permanent - Full TimeAbout BGSFounded in 1882, Brighton Grammar is an Anglican school passionate about developing, inspiring and guiding each boy to achieve his personal best in every way. The school’s evidence-based teaching and learning processes, supported by a research centre, attracts the best minds in education.In the Secondary School, we strive to instil a culture of excellence and achievement by encouraging each boy to strive for his personal best in every endeavour. Students are encouraged to push boundaries, to contribute and to become involved in a diverse range of programs across academics, the arts, sport, music, outdoor education and community service. As an educator in our Secondary School, you will play a key role in supporting the development of our boys as you engage with them in areas beyond the classroom.The roleApplications are currently invited from experienced and/or aspirational leaders to join our Secondary School teaching and learning team in the position of Head of PE, Health, Wellbeing & RE Faculty, Years 7-12.Commencing January 2026 (or later by negotiation), you will be responsible for ensuring an ongoing focus on the science of learning, a knowledge-rich curriculum and the support and development of your staff. As a Head of Faculty, you will ensure a focus on strategic goals in regard to student achievement, teacher engagement and performance.In addition to the role of Head of Faculty, you will also have a teaching load commensurate with the position. Note: an ongoing teaching contract will be offered to the successful applicant. The position of responsibility will be offered on a tenured basis for four years in accordance with our policy.Key result areasThis broad leadership position includes, but is not limited to, the following key responsibilities:Oversee the quality of instruction for the faculty, with a focus on the Science of Learning and Rosenshine’s principles of Instruction.Manage the human resources for the faculty, including tasks such as chairing regular team meetings, managing staff, classroom visits, ensuring administration is conducted in an efficient and timely manner, dealing with interpersonal issues affecting the team, working with curriculum leaders to deal with parent concerns and performance issues.Ensure the required curriculum documentation, based on the Understanding by Design framework, is complete and accurate.Ensure the assessments are valid, authentic and reported appropriately. Manage the physical resources for the faculty, including budgets, classroom equipment, capital forecasts, technology requirements and appropriate resources as requested by others in the faculty.For a more in depth understanding of the position, please refer to the position description.Why work for us? Fantastic opportunity to lead a team within our Faculty structure.Collaborative and supportive team environment.Opportunity to be involved in our instructional and leadership coaching programs.We are proud of our culture at Brighton Grammar and invite you to hear more about it from some of our current staff in the short video here: Work at Brighton Grammar SchoolWant to find out more?To view the position description or to apply, click on the 'apply' button to be re directed to our secure online recruitment portal. For enquiries, please contact the Human Resources Team via careers@brightongrammar.vic.edu.auAll applications will be treated with strictest confidence.Applications close: 5pm, Monday 3 November 2025. Given the time of year, shortlisting and interviewing will commence prior to the application closing date so don't delay with your application.Brighton Grammar School is fully committed to the protection of children and the promotion of a culturally safe and supportive working environment for diverse communities. The successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safety Code of Conduct.Attachments Head of Faculty PD_August2025_FINAL.pdf