Preparatory School Deputy

3 days ago

Marion, Australia Westminster School Full time

Westminster is a leading coeducational, Early Learning to Year 12, day and boarding Uniting Church school.
We aspire to be the best school for an exceptional education, developing individuals of great character to
achieve more than they thought possible. We want Westminster to have a world class reputation, renowned
for a genuine focus on wellbeing, inspired by our values of kindness, resilience, mindfulness, curiosity,
courageousness and inclusivity.

**Position name Preparatory School Deputy - Middle Primary**

**Area of School **Preparatory School

**Employment Status**
Full-time (1.0 FTE). Permanent teaching role. Fixed term position of
responsibility

**Tenure **3 years in normal circumstances.

**Employment Conditions**
Westminster School Inc. Teaching Staff and School Assistants
Enterprise Agreement 2021 - appropriate Band 2 allowance

**Time Release **0.7 FTE (0.3 FTE Teaching)

**Key Relationships**

The Preparatory School Deputy - Middle Primary is responsible to the
Head of Preparatory School, working closely with the Preparatory
School Leadership Team and teaching staff. The Deputy manages and
leads the Year 2 - 4 staff. All staff are ultimately responsible to the
Principal.

**_Position Objective: _**
The Preparatory School Deputy - Middle Primary takes responsibility for a range of curriculum, pastoral and
administrative tasks to ensure the smooth, effective running of Middle Primary (Years 2-4) section of the
Preparatory School.

A teacher at Westminster shares primary responsibility for the quality of teaching and learning, assessment
and reporting in the School. Teachers must have, and maintain, higher order knowledge in the disciplines
taught and in contemporary pedagogy. All teachers are expected to model life-long learning, be at the
forefront of pedagogical practice and strive to be working towards the HALT descriptors of the Professional
Teacher Standards. All Westminster Teachers are professionals who are expected to maintain the highest
standards of preparation for teaching and learning, student management, personal presentation and
punctuality to ensure the best possible outcomes for the students.

**_Key Responsibilities: _**
**1. General**
- Undertake a range of teaching and leadership tasks as determined by the Head of the Preparatory

School including curriculum portfolios (Literacy, HASS and Languages)
- Support the Head of Preparatory School and Principal in their vision for the School and play an active

role in the promotion and marketing of the Junior Primary program at Westminster School
- Oversee student pastoral care and discipline matters for Years 2,3 and-4 classes following the

principles and guidelines of the Behaviour Management Policy when handling instances of non
- compliance with School codes of behaviour and uniform. Liaise with the Head of Preparatory School
regarding matters involving high level behaviour issues
- Liaise closely with Junior Primary and Upper Primary Deputies as required
- Maintain positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues, encouraging good spirit and

morale
- Communicate and liaise with parents on a range of issues
- Liaise with schools and pre-schools regarding the needs of incoming and prospective families and

facilitate the smooth transition of all students entering the School
- Facilitate the smooth transition of students between sections of the School
- Deputise for the Head of Preparatory School in his/her absence by delegation, as required
- Serve on relevant committees and bodies both within and outside the School
- Organise staff briefings and Professional Learning days as appropriate in conjunction with Directors of

Teaching and Learning and Preparatory Leadership Team
- Participate in appropriate Preparatory School and whole-School community events
- Liaise with Deputy team to co-ordinate the School reporting process including organisation of the

reporting software and associated
- Liaise with Deputy team to coordinate the Preparatory School’s process to facilitate parent interviews
- Assist with the planning and execution of outdoor education experiences for students in Years 2, 3 and 4

**2. Curriculum leadership**
- Ensure that staff incorporate the essential knowledge and skills of the Australian curriculum into teaching

and learning programs and align these with the Westminster Teaching and Learning framework for
Literacy, HASS and Languages
- Model progressive and constructive pedagogy and lead professional learning as required
- Provide curriculum leadership through developing and introducing innovative, high quality school

curriculum
- Ensure that teachers plan for and cater appropriately to the individual learning needs of their students in

liaison with Stretch staff
- Lead data collection and analysis in R-6 Literacy
- Liaise and collaborate with the Preparatory Leadership team to:

- Oversee curriculum development and implementation to ensure continuity and
appropriateness.
- Discuss assessme

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