Management - Schools (Education & Training) Bialik College is a pluralist and cross-communal Jewish Zionist school, embracing an inclusive approach to Judaism. All students attend one campus in Hawthorn, creating a close-knit community of students and learners from as young as three months old in our Children's Centre, three years old in the Early Learning Centre through to Year 12 in the Senior School. Students come from throughout Melbourne, with a sizeable majority from the Caulfield area, with many travelling to school on public transport or Bialik buses.Bialik celebrates diversity and inclusion in its workforce, and has a thriving culture based on community and excellence in education. Our workforce is comprised of employees from a diverse range of faiths and backgrounds.Bialik College is committed to child safety. We recognise the importance of, and our responsibility for, ensuring a safe and supportive environment which respects the rights of all children and fosters their enrichment and wellbeing. All applicants must read, and be supportive of the contents, in the following link - Employment Opportunities | Bialik College About the RoleThe Head of IJED is one of the key ethos leaders in the College. They are a role model, leader and lifelong learner dedicated to furthering their own Jewish journey and that of all students in a pluralist, inclusive and Zionist learning environment.Lead building a vibrant, caring and joyful Jewish community at BialikFacilitate pathways for engagement in Jewish life for all studentsEmpower students with skills and understandings to further their Jewish and Israel journeys beyond schoolPrimary ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementDrive IJED initiatives throughout whole schoolSet clear objectivesLead, mentor and support IJED staff and Student LeadershipContinue to reflect upon and refine IJED objectives and outcomesManage the IJED's budget and ensure the department is well resourcedEnsure effective and timely communication with parents, staff and studentsPlan initiatives in advance which take account of possible changing circumstancesCurriculum and ProgrammingChampion, promote and develop curricula and experiences that further Jewish and Zionist journeys for learners of all ages in the CollegeDevelop and coordinate the documentation of the MACH curriculumUndertake teaching MACH and a formal teaching loadRun regular IJED meetings, PL and trainingAttend PLs after school for all staff to inform and extend practicesImplement strategies for shared planning and implementation of initiativesOversee and role model best practices in Informal Jewish EducationIntegrate and promote the Cultures of Thinking approach across the College and Reggio Emilia philosophy in the early yearsPromote community service throughout the CollegeBuild student responsibility and leadership in school and the wider communityStaff RelatedCreate clarity around goals and priorities for the teamBuild an effective team, create strong morale and team spiritAssist with the appointment, induction, and appraisal of staffSupport underperforming team membersSupport staff to resolve problems as they ariseSupport SLT, Heads of Department and colleagues in implementing school visionCreate a climate in which people want to do their best, empower others and invite input from each person on the teamSkills & ExperienceCurrent VIT registrationExperience in leadership in Informal Jewish Education in a school settingOutstanding communicator and educatorAbility to communicate a compelling vision and purpose to inspire a teamPositive relationships with students and ability to challenge and supportWillingness and ability to attend and lead events and meetings outside school hoursExpertise in an area of Jewish EducationRole model professionalism and organisational values and ethicsDrive to innovate, promote and invest in IJED as the heart and soul of the schoolPlease submit your application directly via SEEK by COB Tuesday 17 September 2024.Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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