Main characteristics
- Location
- Catherine Field, New South Wales
- Company
- Randstad
- Salary
- AU$ 120000 - AU$ 130000 /per year
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- education & training
Job summary
job detailsAbout the College
Kindergarten to Year 12 Independent Co-educational school, in South Western Sydney, educating young Australians in a nurturing and affirming community. This Islamic College promotes the pursuit of academic excellence and social responsibility and aspires to develop people of faith with high moral standards and integrity. ...
The College endeavours to foster the intellectual, spiritual and emotional needs of each student and has adopted a family centered approach toward education and a commitment toward supporting each student and every family in their endeavours to strive to live out the values of the College in an Australian local and global context.
Purpose of the Role
The Head of Junior School is responsible for leading the teaching and learning in the Junior School. This involves overseeing programs, assessment, reporting, curriculum compliance and well-being of staff and students.
The Head of Junior School works with staff to foster an innovative, collaborative, and student centred learning environment.
The Head of Junior School is an active member of the Executive Leadership Team and, as such, also plays a key role in the development and implementation of various projects of a strategic nature.
The Head of Junior School is expected to be a role model with respect to leadership style, management of affairs and professional and positive conduct.
Preferably commencing as soon as possible, the Head of Junior School works collaboratively within the whole School team to support and assist with the daily management of the College.
Key Selection Criteria
Comprehensive experience in building a connected school community and positive culture
Demonstrated success in a senior leadership position specifically with primary aged students
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop the Junior School to ensure that the specific
needs of primary aged students are central to the practices and policies that are implemented.
Understanding and experience in supporting student welfare and pastoral care.
Demonstrated experience in administration, including budgeting, financial acumen, and
developing and mapping out processes
Demonstrated ability to provide feedback to team members about the achievement of goals
The Ability to promote positive staff morale and a team ethic
Understanding of and experience with junior school curriculum, programming for all KLAs and
catering for students with diverse learning needs.
Our ideal Candidate
A proven track record of teaching Junior School classes
Innovative and forward-thinking to provide input to strategic planning
Strong communication skills, which result in well-formed students, staff, and community
Experience leading and developing staff
Agile, adaptable, and flexible to innovative and new ideas, approaches, and strategies
Desirable; demonstrated experience reporting and accountable to Board of Directors
Essential Criteria
Qualified to teach in NSW schools
School Leadership experience in a primary school setting
Experience in timetabling and daily operations
Excellent ICT skills and willingness to develop ICT skills within a teaching and learning environment
related to classroom teaching practices which improve student outcomes
Supports the ethos and strategic direction of the School
A current Working with Children clearance.
Terms and conditions
Permanent, Full Time
6 Weeks Annual Leave
Salary package/Classification: Teacher classification and Deputy Principal Primary allowance in accordance with the Independent Schools NSW (Teachers-Hybrid Model) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021 + 17%
Applying
Applicants for the Head of Junior School are required to complete the following:
1. Covering Letter of no more than five A4 pages which includes
Addressing the Key Selection and Essential Criteria above
A Working with Children and NESA accreditation Number
2. Resume which includes
Qualification(s) and Employment history
Key Achievements AND how they have led to positive student/teacher outcomes (Projects and/or
initiatives which you have led and/or managed)
Key Professional Development (which has shaped your thinking and practice)
Two Professional Referees
Applicants must have the citizenship/residential/visa right to work in Australia.
About Randstad
The Randstad Education team is the country's biggest, most experienced education and childcare staffing agency, with locations in every capital city in Australia. We understand the importance of having the right people to educate and support the future generations. Randstad Education is here to find that perfect match- if you are a leader in Education looking for your next role, hit apply now!
Call me: 0418 811 746 or email: [Apply online]
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About the College
Kindergarten to Year 12 Independent Co-educational school, in South Western Sydney, educating young Australians in a nurturing and affirming community. This Islamic College promotes the pursuit of academic excellence and social responsibility and aspires to develop people of faith with high moral standards and integrity.
The College endeavours to foster the intellectual, spiritual and emotional needs of each student and has adopted a family centered approach toward education and a commitment toward supporting each student and every family in their endeavours to strive to live out the values of the College in an Australian local and global context.
Purpose of the Role
The Head of Junior School is responsible for leading the teaching and learning in the Junior School. This involves overseeing programs, assessment, reporting, curriculum compliance and well-being of staff and students.
The Head of Junior School works with staff to foster an innovative, collaborative, and student centred learning environment.
The Head of Junior School is an active member of the Executive Leadership Team and, as such, also plays a key role in the development and implementation of various projects of a strategic nature. ...
The Head of Junior School is expected to be a role model with respect to leadership style, management of affairs and professional and positive conduct.
Preferably commencing as soon as possible, the Head of Junior School works collaboratively within the whole School team to support and assist with the daily management of the College.
Key Selection Criteria
Comprehensive experience in building a connected school community and positive culture
Demonstrated success in a senior leadership position specifically with primary aged students
Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and develop the Junior School to ensure that the specific
needs of primary aged students are central to the practices and policies that are implemented.
Understanding and experience in supporting student welfare and pastoral care.
Demonstrated experience in administration, including budgeting, financial acumen, and
developing and mapping out processes
Demonstrated ability to provide feedback to team members about the achievement of goals
The Ability to promote positive staff morale and a team ethic
Understanding of and experience with junior school curriculum, programming for all KLAs and
catering for students with diverse learning needs.
Our ideal Candidate
A proven track record of teaching Junior School classes
Innovative and forward-thinking to provide input to strategic planning
Strong communication skills, which result in well-formed students, staff, and community
Experience leading and developing staff
Agile, adaptable, and flexible to innovative and new ideas, approaches, and strategies
Desirable; demonstrated experience reporting and accountable to Board of Directors
Essential Criteria
Qualified to teach in NSW schools
School Leadership experience in a primary school setting
Experience in timetabling and daily operations
Excellent ICT skills and willingness to develop ICT skills within a teaching and learning environment
related to classroom teaching practices which improve student outcomes
Supports the ethos and strategic direction of the School
A current Working with Children clearance.
Terms and conditions
Permanent, Full Time
6 Weeks Annual Leave
Salary package/Classification: Teacher classification and Deputy Principal Primary allowance in accordance with the Independent Schools NSW (Teachers-Hybrid Model) Multi-Enterprise Agreement 2021 + 17%
Applying
Applicants for the Head of Junior School are required to complete the following:
1. Covering Letter of no more than five A4 pages which includes
Addressing the Key Selection and Essential Criteria above
A Working with Children and NESA accreditation Number
2. Resume which includes
Qualification(s) and Employment history
Key Achievements AND how they have led to positive student/teacher outcomes (Projects and/or
initiatives which you have led and/or managed)
Key Professional Development (which has shaped your thinking and practice)
Two Professional Referees
Applicants must have the citizenship/residential/visa right to work in Australia.
About Randstad
The Randstad Education team is the country's biggest, most experienced education and childcare staffing agency, with locations in every capital city in Australia. We understand the importance of having the right people to educate and support the future generations. Randstad Education is here to find that perfect match- if you are a leader in Education looking for your next role, hit apply now!
Call me: 0418 811 746 or email: [Apply online]
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- skills
Head of Junior School
- qualifications
- Minimum 2 years Senior or Executive Leadership Experience (preferably in a primary school setting)
- Tertiary qualification in education
- A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- WWCC
- education
Bachelor Degree
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