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DEPARTMENT HEAD –SCIENCE

New Secondary School – 1.0 FTE

Effective Date: 2027/2028 school year to June 30, 2030

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.

New School Opening – Additional Expectations

The successful candidate for the department head position is required to support the school principal, school team, and the Superintendent in the administrative processes associated with opening a new school and department start up. Due to the unpredictability of many of the processes involved with a new school opening, the department head may have different expectations.

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.

For questions

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

About Us

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 29 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north.

As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.

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 Board’s 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 in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s 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.

Contact

Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald
Chief Executive Officer & 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

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