Management - Schools (Education & Training)Ballarat Grammar is one of regional Australia's leading co-educational schools with a proud history dating back to 1877 and a flourishing community of over 1,800 students from 6 months to Year 12, including around 260 boarders.To commence Term 1, 2025Fixed-term, ongoing positionBallarat Grammar's Junior School is for students in Years Prep to 6 with current enrolments just over 600 students. Ballarat Grammar is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, delivering the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). The PYP prepares students to become active, caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves and others and have the capacity to participate positively in the world around them. It focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer both within and beyond the classroom. The Junior School Campus is located adjacent to the Middle and Senior School Campus, with Year 4 students immersed in rich learning experiences through exploration and inquiry for four days per week at the School's Mount Rowan Farm campus.The Head of Junior School is responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the Junior School educational program, its leadership, management and organisation. Reporting to the Headmaster, the Head of Junior School is responsible for all staff and students from Prep to Year 6, with key focuses on:Pro-active communication with parents in relation to any matters or concerns relating to their child, or staffing issues.Leading an innovative and dynamic, evidence-based approach to teaching, learning and wellbeing in the Junior School.Ballarat Grammar School offers staff a positive and collegial culture, career progression opportunities and generous School fee discounts.For further information about this position, please refer to the position description here or visit the Ballarat Grammar website .KEY SELECTION CRITERIAExtensive experience in academic leadership, with the ability to deliver innovation in learning and education.Extensive experience developing and contributing to School curriculum with the aim of maximising student potential. Primary Years Programme experience beneficial.Extensive experience developing effective teaching and learning strategies.Extensive experience upholding behavioural and learning expectations for students.Extensive teaching experience, especially of primary aged students.Ability to collaborate with others, especially in the professional learning community.Strong organisational skills with the ability to be self-directed with strong initiative.Ability to lead, motivate and mentor others.Please ensure you provide a current resume and a statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria within your cover letter.First round interviews may commence prior to the position closing date.Ballarat Grammar is one of regional Australia's leading co-educational schools with a proud history dating back to 1877 and a flourishing community of over 1,500 students from 6 months to Year 12, including over 210 boarders.With three campuses, an extensive range of first-class facilities and a range of challenging and diverse programs, we provide rich opportunities for our students to learn to thrive.The 'essence of Grammar' is based on wellbeing. Steeped in the Anglican tradition, we invest our values and focus in preparing our students to develop into positive and resilient individuals intent on establishing their own pathway in the world.We want our students to graduate with a deep understanding of the world and of people in it. As an active member school of Round Square our students are supported to take on challenges that demand courage, generosity, imagination, principle and resolution.We take tremendous pride in maintaining a dedicated team of staff and we seek to employ teachers of the highest calibre. Our experienced Board of Directors is committed to ensuring all students are provided with the very best opportunities and potential for growth.Source: This is an extract from the company's own websiteBallarat Grammar is one of regional Australia's leading co-educational schools with a proud history dating back to 1877 and a flourishing community of over 1,500 students from 6 months to Year 12, including over 210 boarders.With three campuses, an extensive range of first-class facilities and a range of challenging and diverse programs, we provide rich opportunities for our students to learn to thrive.The 'essence of Grammar' is based on wellbeing. Steeped in the Anglican tradition, we invest our values and focus in preparing our students to develop into positive and resilient individuals intent on establishing their own pathway in the world.We want our students to graduate with a deep understanding of the world and of people in it. As an active member school of Round Square our students are supported to take on challenges that demand courage, generosity, imagination, principle and resolution.We take tremendous pride in maintaining a dedicated team of staff and we seek to employ teachers of the highest calibre. Our experienced Board of Directors is committed to ensuring all students are provided with the very best opportunities and potential for growth.Source: This is an extract from the company's own websiteDon't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education.#J-18808-Ljbffr
