Job Description
The role of Head of Junior School is a leadership opportunity that requires a relational and values-led leader with a passion for student wellbeing and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning.
This position calls for an individual who can deliver strong operational leadership as Head of Junior School, shaping a positive, inclusive, and future-focused organisational culture that empowers both students and staff to thrive.
The Head of Junior School will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day leadership, management, and teaching and learning of the Junior School, aligning all activities with the School's values.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning programs, staff professional learning, and improved student outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* School Improvement and Strategic Leadership:
o Provide leadership on the school's strategic direction and goals as a member of the Executive Leadership Team to ensure consistency across the whole school aligned to the School Improvement Plan.
o Provide leadership across the Junior School on learning outcomes and student wellbeing including proactively engaging with parents.
* Teaching and Learning Leadership:
o Lead colleagues to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs differentiated for the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
o Lead initiatives within the school to evaluate and improve knowledge of content and teaching strategies and demonstrate exemplary teaching of subjects using effective evidence-based teaching and learning programs.
* Organisational Leadership:
o Develop and manage the Junior School operations ensuring smooth daily operations and communication systems.
o Lead professional learning activities and staff meetings aligned to the Schools Improvement Plan.
o Review teaching loads and make recommendations to the Principal to ensure that all staff are effectively deployed in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement and individual employment contract.
Requirements
* Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills, and experience in a primary setting or equivalent context.
* Proven superior knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning programs relevant to a culturally diverse and academically rigorous school environment.
* Proven skills in the development and management of resources.
* Demonstrated collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills resulting in improved student outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to work with an active school community in a large and complex school.
* Highly developed human resource management skills with the proven ability to lead and influence others to work effectively and collaboratively to achieve outcomes in a climate of significant change and complexity.
* High level communication and negotiation skills.
* Hold a degree and/or post graduate qualifications in Education.
Benefits
A competitive salary package based on experience.
Term 1 2026 commencement.
Application Process
* Submit a single PDF including a one-page cover letter.
* Address the key selection criteria outlined in the Candidate Information Pack.
* Curriculum Vitae including contact details of three professional referees.