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Applications are warmly invited for the position of Head of Science at Somerville House. This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Science to make a significant impact on teaching, learning, and strategy within the Somerville House community, specifically within the Science department.
The School
Somerville House is a day and boarding school for girls established in 1899, providing exceptional education for students from Prep through to Year 12, with a co-educational offering in Pre-Prep. Somerville House students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive academic, sporting and cultural program, while receiving high standards in personal care and individual attention within the school community. Somerville House is a school of the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA). The PMSA is a mission of the Presbyterian and Uniting Churches.
The Role
The Head of Department for Science is responsible for the development of curriculum from Years 7-12 in Science. This position reports jointly through to the Dean of Academic Programs and the Dean of Academic Care (7-9) and the Principal thereafter. The Head of Department for Science will also liaise with the Head of Junior School with regard to the implementation of the P-6 years Science Curriculum.
The position of Head of Department – Science is an important middle management position with a range of responsibilities in the areas of:
Skills, Abilities and Personal Attributes:
Commencing Term2 2024, (or as negotiated), is a full-time, ongoing position.
For a confidential conversation, enquiries regarding the application process or to obtain an Applicant Information Pack, please contact:
Brendan Fraser – 0438 618 604, brendan.f@anzuk.education; Craig Kerr – 0479 112 125, craig.kerr@anzuk.education
Application Process
Closing date: Friday 12 April and should be emailed to Brendan Fraser: brendan.f@anzuk.education
Your application should be submitted as one PDF document consist of:
Applications will be assessed as received.
Somerville House reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.