Assistant Head of Science Leadership position - 3-year appointment Radford College is an Anglican co-educational day school, committed to fostering global citizens by inspiring students from Pre-K to Year 12 to make good choices, self-regulate and be resilient as the foundations for academic success. The College is located in the suburb of Bruce, in Canberra.

Assistant Head of Science | 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 qualified 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 to achieve their personal best.

Why choose Radford?

A vibrant and rewarding place in which to work

Qualified Learning financial support

Salary Continuance Insurance

Discounted school fees for eligible employees

Employee wellbeing initiatives – EAP program, access to gym facilities and group fitness classes

Generous Superannuation after qualifying period

Salary Sacrificing

Excellent resources and grounds

Free onsite parking

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

For further information, please visit the Employment page on our Website.

About you

Demonstrated ability to teach Years 7 - 12 Science.

Demonstrate strong leadership and team leading experience to provide instructional leadership within the subject area/s, particularly

Leading the quality of curriculum development and evaluation, and course review and writing

Leading the quality of assessment, testing and reporting

Promoting and achieving high standards of student achievement

Developing appropriate teaching methodologies and high standards of teaching effectiveness for Department members

Demonstrate a passion for teaching, pursuing innovative thinking and interdisciplinary learning

Be energetic, enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to grow through the sharing of best practice and professional experience

Possess excellent communications skills both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management skills

Participate in pastoral and co-curricular programs, including but not limited to school camps and excursions

Commit to the safeguarding and promotion of student welfare

Support Radford’s strategic priorities and goals

Uphold Radford’s Values of Truth, Compassion and Wisdom

Qualifications

Teaching qualification recognised by the Teacher Quality Institute

Maintain registration as a teacher with the Teacher Quality Institute, including WWVP

Applications close at

11:59 pm on 6 September 2026

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📌 Assistant Head of Science Leadership position - 3-year appointment (Canberra)
🏢 Radford College
📍 Canberra