Head of Business and Economics (Sydney)

Head of Business and Economics (Sydney)

21 Oct
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The Scots College
|
Sydney

21 Oct

The Scots College

Sydney

The Scots College is a distinctive Australian day and boarding boys' school that promoting the lordship of Jesus Christ in all things. We exist to inspire boys to learn, lead and serve as they strive for excellence together. Scots has been raising fine young men since 1893 from Sydney, NSW and different nations around the world.

Our staff are committed to a culture of high expectations that nourishes creative, confident, accomplished young men. We employ professional, experienced and hardworking staff who are offered outstanding opportunities for development, leadership and new experiences. At Scots, you belong to a team who enjoy working alongside you and champion your accomplishments.

What do we offer?

- A culture that cultivates a body of graduates who are well-rounded, successful men of faith and independent mind who influence their nation for the greater valuable and who strive to be worthy of their forefathers.
- An institution that seeks to serve God faithfully, through our core values and culture.
- Personal development and growth opportunities.
- A constructive and supportive work environment in which all staff members are valued.
- Financial and non-financial rewards and incentives.
- Free barista morning coffee and lunches.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Access to The Scots College bus transport system.
- Access to medical services.
- Free access to the college gym.
- Salary packaging.

Primary Purpose of This Role

The Head of the Lang Walker School of Business leads the delivery of teaching and learning in Business Studies, Economics, and Legal Studies (including Commerce) in the Senior School.



The role also includes the line-management and oversight of our applied pathways (AEP and DTP). This includes the delivery and management of high-quality teaching and learning experiences in line with the College’s Brave Hearts Bold Minds philosophy of education across Stages 5-6.

Key Accountabilities:

- Growth of teaching capacity and effectiveness of all staff in the Lang Walker School of Business
- Delivery and maintenance of high-quality teaching and learning practices.
- Delivery and maintenance of high-quality assessment practices across Years 9-12.
- Delivery and maintenance of high-quality programming/scope and sequencing across Business, Economics, Legal Studies and Commerce classes in Years 9-12.
- Contribution to, and participation in, all relevant Senior School Academic Leadership Team meetings and, where required, other leadership gatherings.
- Involvement in Sport and/or Co-Curricular activities for at least one semester per year.

Major Areas of Responsibilities

Cultural leadership

- In conjunction with the Principal and other members of the College Leadership:
- Promote, develop and protect the vision, beliefs, ethos and educational tradition in every aspect of The Scots College life
- Wholeheartedly support the religious affiliation and spiritual life of the College




- Create and maintain a climate of care and hospitality for all branches of the College family

- Model Christian values in all dealings
- Encourage the development of social conscience as an essential aspect of the College operation
- Ensure that College policy and practice nurture respect for difference in all its forms - gender, race, talent, religion, culture
- Promote a sense of collaboration and affinity with the Presbyterian Church in general

Strategic Leadership of the Lang Walker School of Business (Senior School)

- Oversee the creation of the Lang Walker School of Business's strategic vision, ensuring its goals are fully integrated within the College's 'The Character of a Scots Education 2025-2034' Strategic Intent.
- Lead the delivery of quality, excellence and rigour in teaching programs and practices in the department, including the implementation and management of:
- Department teaching programs
- NESA / Cambridge IGCSE compliance
- Academic policies and practices within the department
- Resources
- Recognition of student achievement

- Develop and lead an effective department.
- Prioritise the professional development of every staff member while cultivating the Lang Walker School of Business as a high-quality learning community.
- Keep up-to-date with current educational and curriculum developments.
- Disseminate appropriate curriculum information to the members of the department.
- Lead the development and ongoing evaluation of curriculum within the relevant subject area, in collaboration with the Head of Teaching and Learning.
- Monitor the effectiveness of pedagogy within the relevant subject area, in collaboration with the

📌 Head of Business and Economics (Sydney)
🏢 The Scots College
📍 Sydney

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