Head of Department – Science

ABOUT US

Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen at Knox Grammar School for a Head of Department Science. This is a permanent full-time position, commencing by negotiation.

Reporting to the Deputy Headmaster – Academics 7–12, the Head of Department is responsible for providing strategic, curriculum and instructional leadership that drives excellence in teaching and learning across the Science faculty. As a member of the Heads of Department Team, the successful candidate will lead a collaborative and high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, professional growth and continuous improvement.

This role will suit an experienced educator and leader who is passionate about student achievement, evidence-informed practice and developing the capabilities of others.

The Head of Department receives a 0.4 teaching release in line with School guidelines.

THE ROLE

The Head of Department will:

• Provide purposeful and effective leadership of the Science faculty, fostering a culture of collegiality, accountability, professional growth and high performance.
• Lead and promote excellence …