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HEAD OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - Yrs K to 12Add expected salary to your profile for insightsRHAC is committed to supporting and advising teachers in relation to their professional practice. To help achieve this goal, the College has created a new, full-time executive level leadership position commencing at the beginning of the 2026 school year.About UsRouse Hill Anglican College (RHAC) is a growing and highly regarded independent co-educational Christian school with over 1,600 students from Pre-K to Year 12. The College is committed to a professional, collaborative, and supportive workplace for all employees. Located in the Hills District in Sydneys northwest, the College has modern facilities, is well-resourced, and easily accessible by car or the Metro Northwest rail.About the RoleThe Head of Professional Practice will lead the development of teachers pedagogy to enhance teaching and learning across the College.Under the direction of the Head of Junior School and Head of Senior School, and in collaboration with other academic leaders, the Head of Professional Practice will plan and implement professional learning initiatives, including materials for staff professional learning days and meetings.The Head of Professional Practice will:Have a strong understanding of how to engage with high-quality educational research to improve teaching practice and help students achieve academically.Work directly with teachers to align teaching practice with RHACs Teaching and Learning Principles.Participate in strategic planning with the College Executive to advance the Principals vision.Coordinate lesson observations.Oversee the Staff Mentoring Program.Have oversight of teachers applying for Proficient Teacher accreditation and directly supervise Experienced Teacher accreditation applicants.Maintain a teaching load which is likely to be 0.4 of a full-time load, although this could be varied at the Principals discretion based on the needs of the College.Other ResponsibilitiesExecutive staff are expected to contribute to a range of RHAC events and activities, including camps and the extracurricular program each year.Key AttributesPreferred applicants will:Have significant experience leading a team of teachers, including developing their professional practice.Be committed Christians actively involved in a Bible-teaching church.Be able to perceive a teachers capacity, professional strengths, and areas for improvement.Take practical steps to help teachers develop and improve.Be skilled in professional coaching conversations with teachers about their work.The ContractAll teachers at RHAC are employed under the Independent Schools (Teachers) Cooperative Multi Enterprise Agreement 2025 (CMEA). The CMEA outlines salaries and employment rights and responsibilities. In addition to their base salary, the appointee will receive a leadership level 3 pay allowance.Child SafetyThe College promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students and requires all prospective staff to be suitable and committed to protecting students from harm. The College implements the Child Safe Standards developed by the Office of the Childrens Guardian. All staff receive annual Child Protection training.Write Head of Professional Practice Application in the subject line.Please include:The RHAC teaching application form (available on the College website).Your reasons for applying.How your skills and experience suit the role.Your current WWCC number.Your current NESA accreditation status and number.A certified copy of formal qualifications relevant to the role.Applicants proceeding to interview will be asked to provide three referees, including a professional and a Christian beliefs referee.Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the College for an informal, confidential conversation before applying.Applications close on Friday 18 July 2025. Interviews will follow over the next two weeks.Unlock job insightsSalary match, Number of applicants, Skills matchYour application will include questions about your right to work in Australia, your WWC Check, and any relevant details prompting the reporting of this job ad as fraudulent or misleading.Research careers and find tips on career advice on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr