The Board invites applications for the following Secondary teaching position:

DEPARTMENT HEAD SCIENCE

Assumption College School 1.0 FTE Effective Date : September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027

Salary Range : Base salary plus an allowance of 6.77% of the A4 maximum

Position Summary:

The Department Head will be responsible to the school administration as a member of the school leadership team. It is the responsibility of the department head to provide leadership and guidance in the implementation of programs for their department. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations and Ministry guidelines are central to department curriculum design and management; therefore, the Department Head will need to be committed to individual and department accountability for student achievement in support of the Board and School Improvement Plans.

Qualifications:

Basic* : Intermediate and Senior Divisions Science

Additional* : Honour Specialist Science

Experience : Minimum of five (5) years teaching in the secondary panel

Other : An understanding of current system and school priorities in secondary education; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as a leader are essential for this position

* In order to be considered, you must hold the qualifications noted above at time of application.Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate cooperation with other departments to meet the program needs of students in a Catholic environment;

To facilitate communications between school administration and department members;

Facilitate appropriate delivery of programs;

Facilitate the compilation of Ministry and Board curriculum requirements;

To lead the department in professional development to support the school improvement plant;

To demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic school culture, knowledge about effective programs for students, and assist the department in securing high levels of student achievement.Applications shall include a resume and names of two professional references, one being your current principal

Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. Friday April 12, 2024

Posting date: Tuesday April 9, 2024

Please direct any questions pertaining to this posting to Angela Kelly, Human Resource Services Coordinator

About Us:

As a Catholic Learning Community, the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides faith formation and academic excellence, which enables our graduates to live a life of love and service in Christ. The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board provides a Christ-centered education to approximately 12,000 students within 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school and 3 administrative offices.

The Board currently employs over 1500 permanent staff and approximately 350 casual and occasional staff which includes teachers who are supported by a team of consultants, principals and administrators and non-academic staff who work to ensure the best possible facilities, supports and resources are available to our students and the system. The Board encompasses the broad geographical area of the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk. We are located approximately one hour west of Toronto, one hour east of London and one hour south of Kitchener-Waterloo.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Boards Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidates required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Rick Petrella

Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald

Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ

322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8

T: 519-756-6369 E: info@bhncdsb.ca