Assistant Head of Science

Radford College · Bruce, ACT

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Science

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

K12

Closing date

6 July 2026

23 days remaining

Posted 4 Jun 2026

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About Radford College

Enrolment

2,091

Total students

51%

Boys

49%

Girls

Staffing

159.1

Teaching FTE

98.1

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,203

ICSEA value

99th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

42%

EAL/D Background

1%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Commencing Term 1 2027

Leadership position – 3-year appointment

 

Suitably experienced and qualified Secondary teachers are invited to apply for this permanent teaching position with the leadership appointment as Assistant Head of Science for a 3-year period, commencing Term 1 2027.

 

The opportunity

The Assistant Head of Department (Science) is an experienced teacher and is responsible for supporting the Head of Science with a range of duties to assist in the smooth running of the department.

 

They will support their Head of Department in the implementation of College approaches to pedagogy, assessment and reporting, with a focus on providing a holistic education and quality learning outcomes for our students.

 

Teaching and Learning at Radford College

At Radford College, the strength of our Teaching and Learning framework lies in our commitment to classroom excellence and evidence-based pedagogy. We believe that the single greatest determinant of student success is the quality of our teaching, which is why we intentionally invest in the continuous professional growth of our staff. Our educators operate within a high-performance culture that balances rigorous academic standards with strong pastoral care. Through the Radford Institute and targeted professional development pathways, we provide teachers with access to cutting-edge educational research, leadership development, and specialised subject expertise. This deliberate investment in teacher excellence directly empowers our educators to deliver a future-ready curriculum, ensuring every Radford student is challenged a…

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