Deputy Head Of Primary (Student And Operations)

The Rockhampton Grammar School is recruiting for a Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations) to join our Primary Leadership Team.

This full-time position on a 5-year tenure commencing in Term 1, 2025.

At The Rockhampton Grammar School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where students thrive both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Join us at The Rockhampton Grammar School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education!

To spark curiosity from an early age, we use a student-based learning framework in our primary school. This means we design learning experiences that recognise and respond to the individual needs of each of our students. In doing so, our primary students can absorb knowledge in a way that works best for them.

The Rockhampton Grammar School was founded in 1881 and is an independent co-educational day and boarding school, educating and caring for students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Years. The School is the largest independent boarding school in Queensland and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. It is a leading school in regional Queensland and one of the foremost schools in regional Australia. The Rockhampton Grammar School has achieved great success in the academic, cultural, sporting and vocational fields over the past 143 years. The School has a total enrolment of over 1,400 (Prep to Year 12) students who are exposed to our broad curriculum, giving effect to our commitment of Grow in Character and Scholarship.

As part of our teaching team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.

POSITION TITLE: Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations)
DEPARTMENT: Primary
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time - 5 Year Tenure
REPORTS TO: Head of Primary
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations) assists the Head of Primary and is primarily involved in educational leadership, daily operations and student welfare, as well as contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment and learning culture. There is also a responsibility to collaborate with counterparts in the Secondary School to enable continuity of wellbeing programmes and tracking of student development through the primary years and into later years of schooling.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:


Support and develop wellbeing programmes that will further develop teachers' capacity and enhance the performance of students.
Lead wellbeing programmes, creating a common language for professional dialogue across the primary school.
Develop and enhance programmes, aligning and sequencing with the Australian Curriculum.
Monitor and track behaviour data to ensure structured and well-balanced offerings.
Drive the implementation of wellbeing programmes across the primary school, including marketing and promotion of the programmes to the wider community.
Work closely with Head of Leadership to enhance leadership opportunities throughout the primary school, aligning with secondary school for a whole school approach.
Manage and track service-learning opportunities within the primary school.
Work closely with the learning enrichment team to ensure differentiation is embedded in wellbeing programmes.
Initiate and lead ISQ projects, supporting collaborative practice.
Provide pedagogical support of teachers to enhance teaching and learning. Work with Head of Primary and Deputy Head of Primary (Academics) to set teacher priorities and direction in alignment with strategic planning.
Provide professional development to increase teacher capacity in analysis of wellbeing data to enhance teaching and learning with a particular emphasis on leading self and others.
Attend whole school meetings and develop professional learning teams to embed whole school processes.
As part of the Primary Leadership Team, The Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations) will be expected to: Represent the Primary School at School, community and sporting events.
Participate in co-curricular requirements which may include weekend, evening or holiday events.
Model exemplary teaching practice, setting a high profile role within the School community.
Participate fully in Leadership planning sessions, sharing innovative and forward-thinking ideas.
Undertake teaching requirements as required by the Head of Primary.
Work collaboratively in a relational style to build staff capacity implementing evidence-based conflict resolution techniques.
Plan and implement school events to promote community engagement.
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, compassion, empathy and a focus on optimal outcome in the context of wellbeing of students.
Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written, who can engage the primary community including students, parents, alumni and staff.
Advise, appraise and induct new staff and pre-service teachers and facilitate their identified Professional Development.
Co-ordinate Pre-service teacher programs across the Primary School.
Safeguard and promote the safety of children.
Develop opportunities for teacher collaboration, building trusting relationships while helping others to build their strengths.
Set a positive, collaborative and optimistic tone within the School.
Support the strategic plan of the School at all times.
The role is diverse due to the complex nature of a school environment. The suitable candidate is required to work under pressure and think and act strategically. The ability to act both independently and within a team environment is essential. Essential Personal Criteria Ability to provide clear educational vision and direction and lead by example.
Ability to formulate strategic goals, policies and monitor, evaluate and review the impact of these.
Ability to work in partnership with multiple stakeholders.
Evidence of introducing effective strategies for improvement.
Knowledge of current educational developments and evidence-based wellbeing initiatives.
Ability to lead, manage and motivate the whole school community while demonstrating a strong sense of purpose and modelling exceptional professional conduct.
Ability to plan, allocate, delegate, support and evaluate work undertaken by groups, teams and individuals.
Ability to manage time well and work under pressure to deadlines.
Effective ICT skills.
The Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations) will carry out other duties as specified by the Head of Primary and as the role evolves. N.B. This position description contains the most important duties and tasks regarding the job to be done. It is not an exclusive/exhaustive list.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines. You will receive a copy of these guidelines as part of the induction process.
Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:
Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;
Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;
Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;
Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;
Act as a positive role model for children and young people;
Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;
Maintain valid "working with children" documentation;
Undergo periodic "national criminal history record" checks;
Report to management any criminal charges or convictions you receive during the course of your employment that may indicate a possible risk to children and young people.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The successful applicant will be subject to a "Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check" where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care. This includes reference checks, identity checks, qualification checks and professional registration checks.

REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES Registered with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT); and
Safeguarding Children Online Training Certificate.
HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position - please 'apply now' through the RGS Website: Current Career Opportunities | The Rockhampton Grammar School (rgs.qld.edu.au)
Please submit the following compulsory items:
Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your teaching experience and why you are the best candidate for the role;
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work-related referees;
RGS Application for Employment Form.
Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Friday 1st November 2024.
Enquiries should be directed to Kate Harris - Head of Primary on 07 4936 0650.
*Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
*Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
*The Rockhampton Grammar School reserves the right to amend this Position Description at its discretion in accordance with any Safeguarding of Children, legislative and/or operational requirements.

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