We are looking for a passionate and thoughtful educator to lead our Indie School in Sorell, Tasmania in a full-time permanent capacity. The successful applicant will oversee and manage the Indie School Sorell, including its teaching and learning programs, policy and compliance requirements and staffing.
As a Special Assistance School, Indie School Sorell will join the other Indie School campuses in Tasmania to provide young people with an opportunity to learn in a safe and supportive environment, using individualised learning plans tailored to each student's circumstances.
Our strengths-based approach, smaller class sizes and skilled staff facilitate greater student engagement, allowing young people to develop in all learning areas, including academic, social and emotional spheres.
As Head of School in Sorell, the successful candidate will work closely with other Heads of School and the Executive Principal Tasmania to facilitate the Indie Way through the creation and delivery of high-quality holistic learning programs.
The foundations of the Indie Way lie in adult education philosophies. Choice, autonomy, mutual respect and accountability all play a significant role in our approach. Our educational model combines high expectations and authentic connections to create an optimal learning environment where young people can make meaningful progress in all areas of their lives.
Core Workplace Objectives
* Actioning approved Development Plan and Indie School model
* Policy and Procedure implementation. Provide recommendations for change to State Principal and/or Executive Principal for Quality and Compliance approval
* Draft production of Annual Indie School (or Campus) Report
* Staff management including recruitment (as per approved Development Plan), annual performance reviews and disciplinary action, as needed.
Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance against Indie standard operating procedures, including the development and implementation of school policies and procedures
* Manage the day-to-day running of the allocated location(s), including student and staff support and management
* Manage a functional unit with a complex set of objectives and significant resources, including operational responsibilities of defined teams
* Assist with efficiency analysis, applying solution-focused approach to managing inefficiencies and with regard for quality and compliance aspects
* Assist with planning, proposals and implementations of school improvements, demonstrating proficiency within the work area's existing rules, regulations, procedures and systems
* Undertake high-level creative and effective planning, programming and managerial functions, with clear accountability for performance and outcomes
* State regulatory body liaison, including ongoing compliance with school registration and auditing requirements
* School data collection, review and reporting, as per internal and external timelines and requirements
* Expenditure as per approved budget, including the development of complex projects of $300k plus
* Comprehensive knowledge of relevant and related Indie programs
* Subject teaching, as per employment contract and/or as required
For this position with our company, applicants must:
* Have a deep understanding of effective teaching, learning and classroom management practices
* demonstrated experience as an exemplary teacher
* Demonstrated capacity for educational leadership within a school setting
* Demonstrated ability to lead a team and to work within a team.
* Demonstrate high level decision making skills with minimal consultation to upper Management,
* Provide high level solutions to problems are provided and followed through with improvement of outcomes,
For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:
* Qualification in Teaching
* Annual National Police Checks
* Working with Children Check
* Hold a current Tasmanian teacher registration (TAS).
* Current Drivers Licence
Remuneration:
* $170,883 per annum plus superannuation plus salary packaging
* A company laptop and phone are provided with this position
* A company car will be provided with this position
* Salary packaging through Maxxia
To apply:
All applicants must submit a Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) addressing the Workplace Taskings for this role as listed above, along with a Resume.
To apply, please submit a current Resume along with a cover letter. Applications close on the 16 April 2026. All applications will be reviewed upon submission and applicants may be interviewed and appointed prior to this date.
If you have any questions about this role please contact Nic Page, Executive Principal Tasmania via email ********@indie.edu.au.