Preparatory School Deputy

Westminster is an Early Learning to Year 12, coeducational day and boarding, Uniting Church school with
a proud history and an exciting future. We commit to helping all students and staff achieve more than
they thought possible through an adventurous education, which takes place anytime our students are
challenged in their learning and when staff explore new opportunities to improve their profession. Since
opening in 1961, Westminster’s vibrant sense of community has shaped our welcoming, down-to-earth
character, enriched by School values of being brave, humble, kind, authentic, resilient and curious.

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

**Area of School **Preparatory School

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

**Tenure **2 years

Westminster School Inc. Teaching Staff and School Assistants
**Employment Conditions**

Enterprise Agreement 2024 - appropriate Band 2 allowance

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

The Preparatory School Deputy - Junior Primary is responsible to the
Head of Preparatory School, working closely with the Preparatory

**Key Relationships **School Deputy - Primary, ELC Director and teaching staff. The Deputy
manages and leads the Transition to Year 1 teaching staff. All staff are
ultimately responsible to the Principal.

**_Position Objective: _**
The Preparatory School Deputy - Junior Primary takes responsibility for a range of curriculum, pastoral
and administrative tasks to ensure the smooth, effective running of the Primary (Transition to Year 1)
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
- 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 Transition to Year 1 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 ELC staff 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, or 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
- Participate in appropriate Preparatory School and whole-School community events
- Co-ordinate the School reporting process including organisation of the reporting software and associated

data
- Co-ordination of the School’s process to facilitate parent interviews (Parent Teacher Online)
- Assist with the planning and execution of outdoor education experiences for students from Reception to

Year 1
**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
- Model progressive and constructive pedagogy
- 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
- Liaise and collaborate with the Deputy of Primary; Head of Preparatory School; Director of Learning to:

- oversee curriculum development and implementation to ensure continuity and appropriateness.
- Discuss assessment and reporting procedures for Reception to Year 1 classes.
- Discuss the academic program in the Junior Primary
**3. Pedagogical Leadership*