Department Head – English; FTE; Holy Trinity Catholic High School, Simcoe

The Board invites applications for the following position:

September 1, 2027 to June 30, 2030

Base salary plus an allowance of 6.77% of the A4 maximum

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.

Basic* :
Intermediate and Senior Divisions – English

Additional* :
Honour Specialist – English

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.

The Department Head will facilitate cooperation with other departments to meet the program needs of students in a Catholic environment, facilitate communications between school administration and department members, facilitate appropriate delivery of programs, facilitate the compilation of Ministry and Board curriculum requirements, lead the department in professional development to support the school improvement plan, and 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.

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

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers aChrist-centered education toover
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 2,100full 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.

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…