About HCSHeritage Christian School (HCS) is a K-12 Christian school situated on a picturesque campus in Port Macquarie on the beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW.
HCS exists to partner with families, and equip staff to develop highly capable students, of Christian character, ready to serve and enrich the community for the glory of God.HCS is wholeheartedly committed to excellence in education so that students are "well known, well loved, and well taught" by dedicated trained Christian staff.HCS is part of Christian Education Ministries, with 17 schools in 5 states, and is also the largest non-government Distance Education provider in Australia.We're praying for the right staff to come and join our teaching team, and we're thankful that you would consider our school as a place where you will have meaningful relationships and do meaningful work.About the roleThe Head of Junior School is responsible to the Principal for providing student management, curriculum, administrative and pastoral oversight and leadership to the School for Years K-6.
He/she is to be an effective educator who models an understanding and strong commitment to Christian Education.
A passion for educating and nurturing students in a regional setting is fundamental to this role.Heritage Christian School has a clearly defined Teaching and Learning Framework, the Head of Junior School will lead the implementation of High Impact Teaching Strategies with this approach.This position will start January 2026.Key RequirementsRelevant tertiary qualifications for the position and NESA teacher accreditationOpen affirmation, ownership and practice of the Christian faithDemonstrated team oriented, collegial and team-oriented Christian leadershipImplementation and monitoring of a Christ-centred and Bible based curriculum which enables students to learn a Christian perspective of the worldKnowledge of current syllabus documents and proven ability to develop contemporary teaching and learning programsDemonstrated ability in using technology and data in the learning processAn understanding of and commitment to student wellbeingFirst Aid qualificationUnderstanding of Designing for Deep Learning (DDL) and Transformation by Design (TbD) and Explicit instruction approaches to learning (EI)Commitment to the school's Child Safe StandardsPersonal AttributesA committed Christian and an active member of a churchCommitment to the school's Vision, and PurposeDemonstrated ability to contribute to the co-curricular life of the SchoolWell-developed written, oral and organisational skillsDemonstrated ability to problem solve, including having hard conversations when neededAn ability to work effectively as a team memberA commitment to ongoing personal professional development and best practiceAbility to be discreet and maintain confidentialityBenefitsWork with an authentic Christian team.EAP Program with free counselling sessionsEmployee benefits package with 15-50% off leading retail brandsGrow in your faith, skills, and experience.
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📌 Head Of Junior School (Heritage Christian School)
🏢 St George Christian School
📍 Port Macquarie