Chief Educational Officer

As a seasoned leader in educational settings, you have the unique opportunity to spearhead a pioneering Steiner K-12 school located in the idyllic regional centre of Byron Bay. This esteemed institution is renowned for providing a high-quality education that is deeply rooted in the principles of Rudolf Steiner and meets the rigorous standards of the NSW Board of Studies.

The successful candidate will possess a profound understanding of Steiner pedagogy and be well-versed in the administrative systems and processes necessary to underpin a thriving and effective school. You will be responsible for fostering a distinctive iCAN model of K-12 Steiner education, encouraging growth in Anthroposophical understanding amongst staff, students, and the wider community, and promoting the school's unique approach to education both within and beyond its walls.

This role presents an exceptional chance to work collaboratively with a dedicated team of teachers, engage with a committed parent community, and contribute to the development of a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of over 370 students from kindergarten to Year 12.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills, as well as a deep commitment to Steiner Education and a proven ability to manage financial and physical resources effectively. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for Steiner Education and a desire to make a lasting impact, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.

The benefits of this role include:

• Opportunity to lead a pioneering Steiner K-12 school
• Chance to develop and promote a distinctive iCAN model of education
• Collaborative working environment with a dedicated team of teachers
• Engagement with a committed parent community
• Development of a vibrant and inclusive learning environment

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Foster CBRSS's distinctive iCAN model of K-12 Steiner education

• Encourage growth in Anthroposophical understanding amongst staff, students, and the wider community

• Be a voice for CBRSS's distinctive iCAN model of education, both representing that model and leading its future development

• Direct the School's teaching and learning programs to provide a comprehensive, diverse, well-balanced, and engaging education for all students

• Promote and advocate for the school as a place of creative, academic learning excellence and a centre of exceptional nurturing

• Encourage and support the development of best practice in learning and teaching methodologies

• Represent the School in the education system and ensure that the school meets all the criteria of external agencies including Registration and Accreditation requirements

• Embody and inspire excellence in creative and academic teaching, and in nurturing pastoral care

• Recruit, develop, and motivate a team of top-quality staff

• Ensure appropriate strategies for the pastoral care of staff

• Be a visible, warm presence in the day-to-day life of the school

• Manage enrolment, wellbeing, and discipline of the students

• Promote the Co-curricular development of the students, including physical, spiritual, and pastoral development in conjunction with the School's Steiner-inspired values

• Chair the Business Management Team

• In collaboration with the Board, the Leadership Team, and the Business Management Team, ensure prudent financial, asset, and resource management, together with effective public relations, marketing, and fundraising

• Liaise with, and where necessary lead the Site Management Team

• Optimise the school's enrolment base

• Ensure compliance with relevant New South Wales and Commonwealth legislation, including but not limited to Work, Health, and Safety, and Child Protection legislation

• Foster relationships and effective communication with the local community and with parents/carers

• Develop relationships with the broader community

• Develop relationships with the wider Steiner family of Schools and with Steiner Education Australia

• Develop the school's profile through appropriate channels, including marketing through various media