Management - Schools (Education & Training) Full time The Head of Primary is a significant leadership position in the College which complements and supports the spiritual, pastoral, academic and leadership roles essential to the achievement of the College Mission. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Primary is responsible to provide learning environments that are engaging and challenging to students, so that they develop a strong desire to achieve their personal best. KEY RELATIONSHIPS The Head of Primary leads and manages the Primary School in consultation with the Principal and Deputy Principal. KEY SELECTION CRITERIA Solid knowledge of, and proven skills in, curriculum development, assessment and reporting, pastoral care and operations. A strong understanding of current educational practice as it relates to student learning and pastoral care. Exhibited effective leadership in implementing Islamic Pedagogy initiatives focused on grounding Islamic educational principles into Primary School. Demonstrated skill in identifying and implementing significant improvement and change. Contribution to the development of authentic faith in collaboration with Illumination (Faith Islamic department) leadership. Highly developed leadership and management skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and build a cohesive and effective team. Demonstrated ability in mentoring, coaching and developing appropriate professional learning opportunities for staff. Highly developed decision-making skills and a demonstrated ability to think strategically, creatively, analytically, and problem-solve. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build rapport and interact effectively at all levels of the College. Strong ability and experience in classroom teaching. Remuneration will be based upon the successful applicant's level of experience as specified in the current Playford College Salaries and Conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr