Girton Grammar School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic academic leader to join our school community as the Head of Department - Humanities in January 2026.
This is a three-year fixed-term position and is supported by an ongoing underlying teaching position.

EDUCATION AND TEACHING:

• A bachelor’s degree in education and current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• A passion for and demonstrated curriculum knowledge of applicable subject areas and the creative and effective delivery of teaching and learning programs.
• Strong skills in the use of information and communication technologies (ICT), especially as they relate to teaching and learning.
• Commitment to co-curricular activities.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of educational professionals, and to provide feedback on performance expectations and outcomes and the identification and provision of professional development opportunities.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

• The ability to use and understand educational data and outcomes to enhance educational programmes and teaching practices.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders, including teachers, Instructors, administrators, and parents.
• The ability to convey information and concepts to other staff in a clear and understandable manner.

ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS:

• Well-developed organisational skills to manage multiple people, tasks and programmes concurrently.

Please refer the Job description for details