Deputy Principal - Head of Senior School Commencing for Term 3, 2025, applications are warmly invited for the position of Deputy Principal - Head of Senior School at Hunter Valley Grammar School.
This follows the retirement of our current Deputy Principal, Greg Robinson, who will conclude his tenure at the end of 2025 after an exceptional career in educational leadership. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a passionate, authentic leader who is committed to supporting young people, growing community and demonstrating exceptional people leadership skills.
School Overview
Hunter Valley Grammar School is the region's leading premier independent co-educational secular school for students from Early Learning to Year 12. We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School offering all four IB Programmes. Located two hours north of Sydney – at the gateway to the beautiful Hunter Valley – HVGS is in one of the fastest growing regional centres in NSW. With a diverse range of employment and recreational activities, the community enjoys an all-encompassing valley lifestyle with easy access to the mountains, vineyards and beaches.
Position Overview
The Deputy Principal - Head of Senior School leads, develops and implements initiatives that are aligned with achieving the School's mission, vision, values and strategic objectives. The Deputy Principal - Head of Senior School will have a strong working partnership with the Principal, Deputy Principal – Head of Junior School, Business Manager, Director of Teaching & Learning and the Senior School Heads of Curriculum and Stage. The Deputy Principal - Head of Senior School reports to the Principal and is an active participant of the HVGS Executive Team. The Deputy Principal - Head of Senior School will also have a teaching load that will be determined at the time of appointment.
Core Expectations and Key Accountabilities
Strategic leadership
Fostering a culture of excellence and innovation by inspiring a diverse range of pedagogical approaches that meet the current and future needs of the student population. Promoting and facilitating professional learning, especially regarding developing the capacity of the Heads of Stage (Senior School). Working with the Director of Teaching & Learning and Heads of Curriculum (Senior School) to implement an engaging, challenging, and responsive curriculum which is aligned with the School's strategic intent. Demonstrating an understanding of global, social and political trends as they affect education, and the current challenges facing education in Australia. Leading staff in the development, design and delivery of curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting that reflects the School's learning philosophy and vision, and which is anchored in sound research. Operational leadership
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of current educational issues, curriculum frameworks and national standards as they apply to a 7-12 context. Demonstrating effective performance management strategies that support teacher growth using a strengths-based model. Develop a strong Senior School culture, in collaboration with the Principal and Senior School staff. Oversee all students in 7-12, including their wellbeing and academics to ensure appropriate and relevant programs, learning pathways, programme flexibility and timetables are in place. Ensure the development and implementation of a strong and responsive pastoral system that actively supports each Senior School student. Knowledge, skills and attributes
Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning. A passion for the International Baccalaureate Programmes. Sensitivity to cultural nuances, a commitment to inclusion and an active advocate for diversity. Ability to integrate technology and a good understanding of how it can be leveraged to enhance both teaching and learning. Skilled in using a wide range of data about student learning to inform decision-making and support strategic planning. Awareness of current issues and trends in education and the ability to lead institutional thinking and high-quality professional learning. Understanding of the principles of organisational culture and behaviour, including skills of affective leadership approaches and problem solving. Qualifications
Relevant teaching qualifications, Working With Children Check (WWCC) and current NESA accreditation (or capacity to gain accreditation with NESA). Experience
Demonstrated experience in curriculum leadership and knowledge of IB Programmes is essential. Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high achieving staff and students. Experience in managing, training, coaching and mentoring staff in a multi-disciplinary environment. Terms and appointment
The successful applicant will commence at the beginning of Term 3, 2025 or as negotiated. The successful applicant will work concurrently with our current Deputy Principal – Head of Senior School through Terms 3 and 4 to support a smooth and seamless transition. The remuneration package is attractive and will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The successful applicant will have a small teaching load. There will be a regular appraisal of performance based on agreed criteria.
Application process
The application process will be outlined in the Application Information Pack, a copy of which can be obtained on request. Applications will be received via email until 5pm Monday 18 November 2024.
For confidential enquiries or to obtain an application information pack, please contact:
Mitch Jones || +61 417 652 970 || James Mundy || +61 422 228 164 || Applications must address the criteria within the Applicant Information Pack.
A concurrent search is being conducted. Hunter Valley Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
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