We are seeking an individual who is aligned with our core values and reflects our core competencies to join our faculty & staff as the Head of English and Drama. This is a full-time position.
About Havergal
Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada\'s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At the forefront of women\'s education for over 125 years, Havergal offers a contemporary liberal arts education and is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Havergal\'s mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and cocurricular programs, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking, and global mindedness within our students.
At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, and persons with disabilities. We are seeking candidates with a wide range of experiences and diverse identities and perspectives to contribute to our culture of excellence.
Why Teach with Us
Havergal College is a wonderful place to teach. We offer a highly competitive compensation package for teachers, including: a faculty teaching grid that is well above the major urban school boards; contributions to and participation in the Ontario Teachers\' Pension Plan; generous holidays; strong health and dental benefits; support for professional development including support for graduate work, additional qualifications (AQs), faculty-wide and individual professional development in teaching and learning, wellbeing, equity and inclusion, assessment, and experiential education; teaching on a beautiful 22-acre campus with excellent facilities; being part of a committed and collegial team of professionals. We are seeking candidates with a wide range of experiences and diverse identities and perspectives to contribute to our culture of excellence.
The Position:
The English and Drama Department at Havergal College is distinguished by exceptional teachers who provide rich, purposeful and diverse learning experiences for girls from Grade 7 to 12. Through this program, students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
As the Department Head of English and Drama, you will work collaboratively with the department, other Department Heads and the Administration to set and shape department direction, philosophy and goals aligned to the school\'s mission, vision, values and strategic plan. You are creative, innovative, open to the ideas of others and inspire with vision. You are knowledgeable and have proven leadership skills in long-term curriculum planning, leading course teams and overseeing standards of excellence for students and faculty. You are responsible for supervising department members, budgeting for and managing resources, and developing and implementing long-range curriculum plans. In addition, you will oversee and mentor the professional learning plans of department members and support the implementation of professional development objectives established for the school.
As an experienced English and Drama teacher, you will be confident in curriculum development and demonstrate an approach to teaching that reflects how girls learn. You will optimize the use of the technology available to you. You will support all learners with diverse strategies and approaches and be willing to bring innovative solutions to learning challenges experienced by students. Your classes will be engaging and dynamic; you will enjoy your work. Students will find you approachable, available, knowledgeable, genuine and supportive. As a life-long learner, you will commit to actively seeking professional development. You will participate actively in the life of the school.
Specific Accountabilities:
Planning and Curriculum and Instructional Leadership
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