<p>Lead the Junior School in achieving academic and cocurricular excellence, wellbeing, and continued growth</p><ul><li>Provide strategic and day to day leadership of the Junior School</li><li>Manage the transition to a new Junior School</li><li>A rewarding career in a fabulous regional location offering a great lifestyle</li></ul><p>As the Head of Junior School at The Scots School Albury, you will partner with the Principal and Executive Team in providing strategic direction for the Junior School (Pre-school to Year 6).</p><p>Focusing on leading innovation through teaching and learning methodology, you will model the school’s values, quality standards, and delivery of academic excellence.<br /><br />You will inspire staff and students to be leaders within the global community and strive to create an innovative, collaborative, and thriving school.<br /><br />In your new role, you will:</p><ul><li>Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of the Junior School supported by the Deputy Head of Junior School and the Director of Preschool.</li><li>Manage the transition to a new Junior School.</li><li>Maintain a 0.2 teaching load in an area of your choosing.</li><li>Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, families, staff, and the wider community.</li><li>Develop and implement initiatives aligned to achieving the values, vision, mission, and strategic objectives of the school.</li><li>Work with the Head of Senior School, the Deputy Principal and the Principal in the leadership of the school</li></ul><p>You will have:</p><ul><li>Extensive experience in leading the development and successful implementation of pedagogical strategies and objectives in a Junior School.</li><li>Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to develop effective working relationships, including the ability to engage, motivate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>A track record of developing and implementing innovative strategies that engage students, families, and community members in the life of the school.</li><li>Previous experience leading the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Experience leading the development and implementation of initiatives aligned with a school’s values and strategic plan while effectively managing resources.</li><li>Proven ability to work in a leadership team to provide the strategic and educational leadership of a school.</li></ul><p>We will offer you:</p><ul><li>A challenging and rewarding career.</li><li>An attractive remuneration package.</li><li>A fabulous regional location offering a great lifestyle.</li><li>A healthy work-life balance.</li><li>A role to develop as your own with professional development opportunities.</li><li>A new Junior School.</li></ul><p>Working at The Scots School Albury:<br /><br />The Scots School Albury places our young people at the centre of their educational experience by providing challenges and opportunities that enable them to flourish as individuals, with others, and within the broader community.<br /><br />Our foundation as a traditional yet modern place of education ensures our students gain from our experience and history through innovative pedagogy inspired by best practices. The Scots School Albury is a Uniting Church independent co-educational boarding school in the Albury Wodonga region of Australia.<br /><br />Further development and innovation will occur in 2025 and beyond through future-focused learning experiences that we offer our students to enable them to thrive in a rapidly changing world.<br /><br />The Scots School Albury - Inspiring curiosity.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Further Information</strong>:</p><p>The Scots School Albury has engaged Total HRM to assist with appointing its new Head of Junior School.<br />What: Full-time, fixed term (5-year contract)<br /><strong>Application Information Pack</strong> – Available via email request to <a href="mailto:linda&#64;totalhrm.com.au" rel="nofollow">linda&#64;totalhrm.com.au</a><br /><br />To apply: To be considered for this position, you are required to upload:</p><ul><li>Cover letter </li><li>Curriculum Vitae</li><li>Statement addressing the key selection criteria (3 pages maximum)</li><li>A list of qualifications, including NESA registration (or equivalent)</li><li>Video introduction of yourself to the Interview Panel (2 – 3 mins)</li><li>Video introduction of yourself to the students at The Scots School Albury (2 – 3 mins)</li></ul><p>For a confidential conversation regarding this role, please get in touch with <strong>Mark Hemphill</strong>, Principal – The Scots School Albury at &#43;61 2 6022 0000 or <a href="mailto:mhemphill&#64;scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">mhemphill&#64;scotsalbury.nsw.edu.au</a> or <strong>Linda Griffiths-Brown,</strong> Managing Director – Total HRM at <a href="mailto:linda&#64;totalhrm.com.au" rel="nofollow">linda&#64;totalhrm.com.au</a> or 1800 868 254<br /> </p><p><br />Submission of Applications<br />The Scots School Albury is being supported by Total HRM in the application process and all applications for this position should be submitted via this <a href="https://apply.jobadder.com/au3/2035/907203/akumauz22ltezn6hrevlyji3si?show&#61;details" rel="nofollow">link</a>, and addressed to:<br />Mr Mark Hemphill, Principal<br /><br /> </p><p>Applications close: <strong>Friday 26 July 2024</strong></p>