<p><strong>Stella Maris College Mission and Vision</strong></p> <p>Stella Maris College, Manly, is a Catholic secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, inspired by the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition. As one of ten schools nationally that form the Good Samaritan Education (GSE) network, the College upholds a holistic and inclusive approach to education, grounded in the values of stewardship, mutuality, prayer, hospitality, humility, discernment, justice, and peace.</p> <p>Informed by the Good Samaritan Philosophy of Education, Stella Maris is committed to fostering a learning environment that promotes innovative pedagogy across all areas of the curriculum while nurturing the personal, social, and spiritual growth of each student. At the heart of this commitment is a strong focus on pastoral care, which seeks to ensure that every student is known, valued, and supported to flourish.</p> <p>The College encourages students to become grounded, hope-filled young people who are capable of deep listening, wise leadership, and compassionate engagement with others and the world. Pastoral care at Stella Maris is not a separate program but an integrated and relational approach that informs all aspects of school life, from the classroom to the co-curricular space, fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing.</p> <p>Stella Maris College is incorporated and governed locally by a Board of Directors, accountable through the Company Members to Good Samaritan Education.</p> <p><strong>Position Purpose</strong></p> <p>The Assistant Head of the English Department gives expression to the College’s Mission and Vision by working with the Head of the English Department to develop a positive learning culture in English classes, centred on best practice. They will be an expert teacher of English, with the skills to mentor staff to create a highly functioning, collaborative team. This leader of learning will be accomplished in current pedagogical strategies and data analysis to focus the department on improving learning outcomes.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>The Assistant Head of the English Department will assist the Head of English with administrative duties for the efficient functioning of the department and lead teams in programming with a focus on engagement, feedback opportunities and sound pedagogy. The Assistant Head of English will analyse learning data, collaborate and</p> <p>lead the team to develop strategies to improve learning outcomes.</p> <p><strong>The Assistant Head of the English Department:</strong></p> <p><strong>Assists&nbsp;in&nbsp;the&nbsp;development&nbsp;of&nbsp;Stella&nbsp;Maris College&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;faith&nbsp;community&nbsp;by:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Giving personal witness to Gospel and in particular Benedictine values in carrying out the day-to-day duties of the position and in their communications with members of the Stella Maris community</li> <li>Contributing to the development of the College’s Catholic culture through the promotion of Benedictine values and support for the prayer and liturgical life of the College</li> <li>Supporting the College’s pastoral care policy by promoting positive education strategies</li> </ul> <p><strong>Collaborates in the promotion of the College as a centre of excellence in teaching and learning by:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assisting the HOD in organising assessment schedules, procedures and tasks.</li> <li>Assisting the HOD in the management of administration and resources, including lectures, SEQTA, SharePoint and Moodle.</li> <li>Assisting the HOD in facilitating appropriate forums for cooperative programming, planning, the sharing of ideas and decision making</li> <li>Being an experienced teacher across Stage 6 English, who mentors staff in current, effective teaching practices that improve results.</li> <li>Supporting consultation with the Head of Inclusive Learning to foster inclusive learning for all students through differentiation of the curriculum.</li> <li>Promoting quality pedagogy that is rich, real and relevant for students including the use of technology to support learning experiences.</li> <li>Assisting the HOD in tracking and mentoring the academic progress of students in English</li> <li>Managing improvement programs for students identified through Minimum Standards testing, NAPLAN and school-based assessment programs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Provides strong and strategic leadership of the department by:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assisting the HOD in building capacity in staff to work as a collaborative and cohesive team.</li> <li>Assisting the HOD in building a professional learning community within the department to conduct conversations about teaching practices, current research, NESA directions and syllabus changes.</li> <li>Communicating effectively with staff to ensure they are informed and on target to meet College and NESA deadlines.</li> <li>Assisting the HOD in analysing and leading discussions on the use of data to inform teaching practice.</li> <li>Supporting staff in marking, pilot marking, moderating and reporting on student work.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Contributes to the effective leadership and administration of the College by:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Actively supporting and implementing College policies and initiatives.</li> <li>Ensuring that confidentiality is maintained in dealings with parents, students and staff members as</li> <li>Undertaking other such tasks and responsibilities as may be required due to emerging priorities in the College.</li> <li>Contributing to the development of an environment that is welcoming, hospitable, life-giving, compassionate and just.</li> <li>Dealing with students in positive and growth promoting ways and displaying a respect of the individual.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Expectations and Selection Criteria</strong></p> <ul> <li>Relevant teaching qualifications and experience teaching Stage 6 English, with a minimum of 5 years teaching experience in a school.</li> <li>Highly developed organisational skills, effectively maintaining College deadlines.</li> <li>A demonstrated ability to work in high-pressure situations, with changing priorities.</li> <li>A strong commitment to promoting Catholic Good Samaritan values.</li> <li>A proven ability to work in a collaborative environment as a member of a team and as a leader of a team.</li> <li>Expertise as a proficient teacher able to model and coach quality teaching practices.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Conditions of Appointment</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Assistant Head of Department is appointed by the College Principal</li> <li>The position will carry a 1-point Coordinator allowance in time and salary.</li> <li>The Assistant Head of Department is a permanent position subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probation period.</li> <li>Applicants must be accredited with NESA as a proficient teacher and have appropriate</li> <li>Preferred applicants will be screened in accordance with Child Protection</li> <li>The appointee must hold a current Working with Children</li> <li>This Role Description may be subject to change at the discretion of the College Principal at any It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and accountabilities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Workplace Health and Safety</strong></p> <ul> <li>Employees are responsible and accountable for:</li> <li>Compliance with workplace policies and procedures for risk identification, risk assessment and risk control</li> <li>Active participation in activities associated with the management of workplace health and safety</li> <li>Identification and reporting of health and safety risks, accidents, incidents, injuries and property damage at the workplace</li> </ul> <p><strong>Child Safe Standards</strong></p> <p>Stella Maris College is committed to ensuring that all those engaged in the College promote the fundamental right of children and young people to be respected in a safe school environment. The College has zero tolerance of child abuse and expects all of staff to:</p> <ul> <li>Be aware of, understand and comply with the College’s Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct, including the Child Safe Standards, and demonstrate behaviours in accordance with these</li> <li>Be in possession of a current and valid Working with Children Check</li> <li>Respond according to the College’s policies and procedures when interacting with children and young people, taking all allegations and concerns very seriously</li> <li>Be committed to providing a safe environment for all children and young people, promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety</li> </ul> <p><strong>Applications</strong></p> <p>Applications must include:</p> <ul> <li>An Expression of Interest to the Principal, including a one-page response that details your motivation to apply for the position and your capacity for the role</li> <li>Copies of Academic Qualifications are required at the time of application</li> <li>Only electronic applications will be accepted.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Applications close,&nbsp;<strong>Monday 8th&nbsp;September 2025</strong></p> <p>Stella Maris reserves the right to fill the position prior to this date should a suitable candidate be appointed.</p> <p><br> &nbsp;</p>