Assistant Head of Science
Employment
Full time, Contract
Subject
Science
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
6 September 2026
About Radford College
School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
257.2
159.1 teaching · 98.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
2,091
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
42%
Girls vs boys
1,033 girls · 1,058 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
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 and supported…