Head of Junior School

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Mentone Grammar is a leading ELC – Year 12 independent, coeducational Anglican school welcoming over 2,000 students from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds from across Bayside and surrounding suburbs. The School's specially designed 'Together-Apart-Together' model creates the optimum learning environment with coeducational classes from ELC – Year 4 and from Years 10 – 12, with students learning in single-gender classes through Years 5 – 9. Mentone Grammar's core philosophy is to nurture students who are Happy, Healthy & High Achieving, supported by a broad and balanced curriculum, exceptional academic outcomes, and a rich array of cocurricular opportunities.

Our School Values of Caring, Discipline, Endeavour, Integrity, Resilience, Respect, and Service are deeply embedded in our culture, guiding both students and staff in their actions and aspirations, within the School and beyond.

THE ROLE

Mentone Grammar is seeking an exceptional and visionary educational leader to take on the newly created role ofHead of Junior School. This is a rare opportunity to join the Executive Leadership Team and lead the strategic direction and daily operations across our dynamic primary year levels spanning Foundation to Year 6 .

As Head of Junior School, you will lead with purpose and passion, ensuring the highest standards of learning, wellbeing, and engagement for our students, while fostering a collaborative and future-focused culture among staff and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the implementation of the School's Strategic Vision across the Junior School

Champion high-quality, inclusive learning and teaching practices

Lead student wellbeing and engagement initiatives in partnership with key staff

Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of professional growth and innovation

Manage daily operations, budgets, communications, and compliance

Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families

ABOUT YOU

You are an experienced and inspiring leader with:

A deep understanding of primary education and child development

Proven ability to lead teams, drive change, and improve student outcomes

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

A collaborative, strategic, and emotionally intelligent leadership style

A commitment to innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

Recognised Primary Teaching qualifications

Current VIT registration

A relevant Master of Education degree (desirable)

Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, Mandatory Reporting, and Child Safety training

To apply, please click on the Seek "Apply" button and attach a copy of your CV and Cover Letter that addresses the key responsibilities of the role using relevant lived examples.

For a confidential conversation about this role, please email Alisa McAlpine, Director of People & Culture at employment@mentonegrammar.net with your contact details and we will return your call.

Important Note:Interviews will commence in mid-July as suitable applications are received. Therefore, please apply sooner rather than later as this role may close without notice.

CHILD SAFETY

Mentone Grammar has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children's wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

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Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Junior School? What's your expected annual base salary? How many years' experience do you have as a primary school teacher? What's your highest level of education?

Mentone Grammar is an independent school for boys and girls from ELC to Year 12. We are acknowledged as a dynamic learning environment with outstanding opportunities for boys and girls.

Our unique education model, where middle school students in Years 5-9 learn in separate gender classes, with all other year levels coeducational, reflects modern thinking that boys and girls develop differently during various stages of adolescence.

Situated in Bayside Melbourne, a short walk to Melbourne's beautiful beaches, Mentone Grammar offers impressive and modern facilities in an ideal location. Dedicated staff work to ensure that Mentone Grammar provides outstanding education for boys and girls, throughout their school journey.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Mentone Grammar is an independent school for boys and girls from ELC to Year 12. We are acknowledged as a dynamic learning environment with outstanding opportunities for boys and girls.

Our unique education model, where middle school students in Years 5-9 learn in separate gender classes, with all other year levels coeducational, reflects modern thinking that boys and girls develop differently during various stages of adolescence.

Situated in Bayside Melbourne, a short walk to Melbourne's beautiful beaches, Mentone Grammar offers impressive and modern facilities in an ideal location. Dedicated staff work to ensure that Mentone Grammar provides outstanding education for boys and girls, throughout their school journey.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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