<p><b>ABOUT US </b></p><p>Trinity Anglican College is a co-educational school with over 1310 students from Kindergarten to Year 12. We are the largest independent regional school in NSW and a proud member of the Anglican Schools Commission. The College is an inclusive, faith-based community school in the Anglican tradition that values the uniqueness of every child and community member. </p><p>Trinity has a dynamic and dedicated staff team. We believe in a collaborative staff culture and staff engagement, playing to people’s strengths and providing opportunities for development and growth. Our Strategic Vision focuses on the holistic wellbeing of a student </p><p><b>THE ROLE </b></p><p>The Head of Technical and Applied Studies (TAS) fulfils a key role within the Senior School and is responsible for, under the direction of the Dean of Studies and Head of Senior School, the educational leadership within the TAS Department and wider College community. This leadership encompasses curriculum, pedagogy and professional growth and development of staff. The Head of TAS is responsible for leading and transforming a team of talented educators to enable best practice learning and engagement for students in Years 7-12. </p><p>A love of teaching and learning, initiative, an optimistic outlook, great organisational skills, excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional learning are all pre-requisites for the position. </p><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS </b></p><p>- A recognised teaching qualification with a specialisation in a TAS related field. </p><p>- Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership would be advantageous. </p><p>- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC). </p><p>- Current First Aid certificate is desirable. </p><p><b>EXPERIENCE </b></p><p>It is anticipated that the Head of TAS would have all or some of the following: </p><ul><li>Teaching qualifications and experience with a specialisation in TAS and/or post-graduate studies in a TAS related field. </li><li>Experience teaching TAS to a wide variety of Year groups, including Stage 4 Mandatory Technology, Stage 5 Electives and Stage 6. </li><li>Experience in a faith-based school setting and a willingness to support and contribute to the Anglican ethos and values of Trinity Anglican College. </li><li>Attendance at appropriate professional development activities relating to teaching. </li><li>Experience and knowledge of current practices in TAS education and trends. </li><li>Awareness of any new NESA syllabus documents in TAS. </li></ul><p><b>KEY SELECTION CRITERIA </b></p><p>The Key Selection Criteria that will be used to select the Head of TAS and must be addressed in the application are: </p><ul><li>Qualifications in, and experience teaching, TAS up to and including Stage 6. </li><li>Knowledge of current educational issues, particularly in TAS education. </li><li>Ability to lead a team effectively and positively in a school environment. </li><li>Ability to plan, implement and review academic programs. </li><li>Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and diplomatically with all stakeholders in a school environment to achieve positive outcomes. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work positively with staff and parents of the College. </li></ul><p><b>STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY </b></p><p>Trinity Anglican College is committed to being a Child Safe organisation. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to acting in children’s best interests and keeping them safe from harm. Trinity Anglican College regards its child protection responsibilities with the utmost importance and, as such, is committed to providing the necessary resources to ensure compliance with all relevant child protection laws and regulations to maintain a child safe culture. </p><p><b>REMUNERATION </b></p><p>Terms and Conditions of employment will be in accordance with the relevant Enterprise Agreement. Remuneration will be determined by the Principal according to qualifications and experience. </p><p><b>HOW TO APPLY </b></p><p>Visit our website to learn more about the College and to view the full Position Description https://www.trinityac.nsw.edu.au/about/working-at-trinity/current-opportunities </p><p>Your application must include a CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. These responses should outline how you meet the selection criteria, and each response should be no more than 150 words. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>