Assistant Principal, Head of Junior School

3 weeks ago

Shire Of Moorabool, Australia Independentschools Full time
Job Title: Assistant Principal, Head of Junior School

Overview of Position

The Assistant Principal, Head of Junior School is responsible for leading staff and students within Prep to Year 4 across the Maddingley Campus. This position plays a significant role in the development of the student journey at Bacchus Marsh Grammar and the development of professional learning within the community.

This position is responsible for the overall management of the Junior School and compliance requirements across all areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Junior School.
  • Plan, deliver, evaluate, and improve the education of all students in the Junior School.
  • Lead, manage, and support all staff in the Junior School, ensuring they are highly professional, motivated, collaborative, and work effectively in teams.
  • Guide best practice in teaching, learning, and pastoral care in the Junior School.
  • Increase the knowledge base of teachers about student learning and quality teacher practice.
  • Assess teaching methods and monitor student achievement.
  • Ensure the delivery of a comprehensive, high-quality education program to all students.
  • Ongoing review of current programs and research to achieve improved student learning outcomes.
  • Oversee the strategic deployment of resources, educational programs, and developments.
  • Provide a child-safe environment in accordance with the child-safe standards.
  • Coordinate the work of Year Level Coordinators, Head of Departments, teaching staff, and other staff.
  • Participate in specific projects as requested by the Principal.
  • Appropriately involve staff, students, and the community in the development, implementation, and review of school policies, programs, and operations.
  • Be a member of the Assistant Principal Leadership Team and make a strong contribution to discussion about future directions and strategy.

This is a full-time, ongoing position.

Selection Criteria
  • Qualifications/Licences
    • Teacher qualifications
    • VIT Registration
    • A postgraduate tertiary qualification in one of the disciplines within the School or management/administration is desirable.
  • Demonstrated Experience and Skills
    • Experience in a leadership role in an educational setting
    • Extensive knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and reporting, pastoral care, and operations within Junior School
    • Demonstrate Literacy and/or Numeracy teaching experience, with the ability and willingness to teach Prep to Year Four
    • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels of the School
    • Ability to build a cohesive and effective team
    • Ability to initiate and implement ideas to enhance the School
    • Ability to manage pastoral care issues through effective dialogue and process with staff, students, and parents
    • Strong organisational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and concurrently manage a number of competing tasks
    • Strong work-related character traits, including honesty, humility, sensitivity, and selflessness
    • Proven experience in improving teaching, learning, and classroom practices

To apply for this position, please submit a current curriculum vitae listing contact details of two professional referees, together with a one-page cover letter and a separate attachment addressing the Key Selection Criteria.

Further information is available on the school's website.

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