Head Of Primary School

5 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Cedar College Full time

Cedar College is looking for a dedicated and experienced educator to serve as Head of Primary School, joining the Senior Leadership Team in a pivotal leadership role. This full-time position is offered on a three-year tenure basis, with the possibility of reappointment by mutual agreement.

As Head of Primary, you will provide strong, visionary leadership across the Primary School to advance the College's mission of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and community wellbeing. You will collaborate closely with the Primary School Leadership Team and other senior leaders to ensure the school's values and strategic goals are upheld and implemented effectively.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading and supporting the Primary School Leadership Team to provide clear accountability and strategic direction aligned with the College's Christian ethos.
- Overseeing the recruitment, performance management, and professional development of all Primary School teaching and support staff, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
- Monitoring and promoting student academic progress, wellbeing, and behaviour, implementing pastoral care strategies that foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
- Managing and coordinating key R-6 school events such as graduation ceremonies, parent-teacher nights, sports days, and special celebrations, either directly or through delegation.
- Participating actively in the enrolment process, including interviewing prospective families to assess fit and supporting enrolment decisions.
- Leading spiritual formation within the Primary School through devotions, chapel services, and collaboration with chaplaincy staff to embed Christian values across all programs.
- Maintaining clear, timely communication with staff, students, parents, and the wider community to foster transparency, collaboration, and a positive school culture.
- Keeping abreast of current educational research and best practices, particularly in literacy and numeracy, to inform curriculum and teaching strategies.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- A sincere and active faith in Jesus Christ, demonstrated through involvement in a local church community.
- A strong passion for Christian education, with a commitment to integrating a biblical worldview into curriculum, pedagogy, and professional relationships.
- Registered teacher with at least five years of classroom teaching experience.
- Current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (RHHAN-EC) certificate.
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance.
- Valid Teachers Registration in South Australia (SA).

DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTES
- At least two years of leadership experience within an educational setting.
Postgraduate qualifications in education, leadership, or a related field, or a demonstrated commitment to ongoing postgraduate study.
Previous experience teaching in a Christian environment

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

Applications will not be accepted unless these documents are obtained and completed.
- Completed Cedar College Teacher Application Form
- Cover letter addressed to the Principal, Tim Heading, explaining why you are a strong fit for this role at Cedar College
- Teachers Registration (SA)
- Resumé outlining relevant experience and qualifications
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current Responding to Risk, Harm and Neglect (RRHAN-EC) certification

Applications close: 9.00 am, Monday 1st September 2025

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