Head of Junior School, Korowa Anglican Girls' School

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Future Leadership Full time $180,000 - $220,000 per year
  • Pivotal leadership role guiding students, staff, and families
  • Inspire innovation, wellbeing, and a culture where every child is known and supported
  • Lead a vibrant and inclusive learning community

The Position

Korowa Anglican Girls' School seeks to appoint a strategic and innovative individual to the position of Head of Junior School. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity to guide and inspire the youngest learners from Early Learning through to Year 6. As a key member of a progressive Executive team, the Head of Junior School will play a central role in shaping the educational journey of students and leading a dedicated team of educators. This is a role for a leader and educator who thrives on driving a culture of integrity, courage and curiosity to foster trust, engagement and growth.

The Head of Junior School will collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver innovative programs that reflect the Korowa Learning Framework, balancing academic aspirations with the importance of play, exploration, and holistic development. With a strong presence across the Junior School and ELC, the appointee will be a visible and trusted leader, building meaningful relationships with students, staff, families and the community. The position requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage diverse stakeholders in a dynamic and competitive educational landscape.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished educator with experience from Early Learning to Year 6, and a proven ability to lead educational innovation and meaningful change. Demonstrating outstanding communication skills and a commitment to inclusive practice, the appointee will display a clear passion for developing staff capability and student agency. Experience in building high-performing teams, fostering a positive culture, and engaging with parents and the broader community will be essential. The successful candidate will bring warmth, empathy, and a contemporary approach to leadership, ensuring staff feel empowered and supported, and students experience a learning environment that is both challenging and nurturing. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to one of Australia's leading independent girls' schools.

The Organisation

A leader in girls' education since 1890, Korowa is renowned for its academic excellence welcoming 3 and 4 year old girls and boys in the Early Learning Centre, and then specialising in an all-girls' environment from Prep to Year 12.

With approximately 800 enrolments Korowa has a strong focus on the individual student and provides a caring and supportive community which inspires students to follow their passion. Korowa provides students with a full range of facilities to support learning and co-curricular activities.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + salary packaging option
  • Six weeks' annual leave + additional leave days
  • Investment in your leadership development
  • A supportive Executive Leadership Team driven by a strong sense of purpose

To apply: click 'Quick apply', using reference KORhoj0825, addressing your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones and Katie Hooker, of Future Leadership, or call for further information.

Applications close: 19 September 2025

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