Attractive Salary with Salary sacrifice options Supportive work environment Teaching in a caring and supportive Christian Community Professional development opportunities Good News Lutheran College is seeking dedicated and committed Assistant Head of Years,Tarneit Campus & Mambourin Campus x 3 positions to work as part of an energetic team committed to excellence in the School About Good News Lutheran College Good News Lutheran College is situated on 20 acres in Tarneit, approximately 30 kms from the Melbourne CBD and has landscaped gardens, recreational spaces surrounding classrooms and buildings. The College also has a gymnasium, chapel, and sports ovals, along with new and modern facilities for Technologies, Science and Arts. Good News Lutheran College aims to provide an educational pathway for each student by focusing on strong Christian values. Staff members of Good News Lutheran College share a vision of working with parents to support their children as they grow and develop. While offering support, teachers encourage students to take responsibility for their own decisions and to form their own attitudes and opinions about life. The College has grown significantly from a small group of 24 students who commenced in 1997, to its first Year 12s graduating at the end of 2016, and the 1000 students on campus today. About the Role Head of Design This position will be responsible for developing and overseeing the design curriculum and creative projects across the school. You will work closely with faculty, students and administration to promote a design-thinking approach. The purpose of the position is to: (i) Communicate effectively with students, parents and the wider school community about design initiatives and successes. (ii) Establish positive relationships with students, parents / guardians, staff and external agencies in line with the College’s vision and values (iii) Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to integrate design principles into various subjects. (iv) Identify and intervene in behavioral and safeguarding issues (v) Manage budget and resources for the design department (vi) Organize workshops, events and projects that encourage student engagement in design. Selection Criteria Teacher’s registration to teach in Victoria Qualifications supporting degree in Design, Fine Arts, Education or a related field Commitment to the Christian Ethos of the College Have excellent relationship and communication skills IB Experience Preferred Special requirements All selected applicants will have to go through background checks, including reference checks and relevant regulatory checks. The Recruitment Process All applications will go through a shortlisting stage, after which all suitable applications will be progressed to the interview stage. For further information please visit our website www.goodnews.vic.edu.au You can also send any enquiries to recruitmentgoodnews.vic.edu.au Good News Lutheran College is a Child Safe Environment. Our college actively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all college staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment in accordance with their legal obligations including the Child Safe Standards. The GNLC Child Protection and Safety Policy can be found on the College’s website.