<p>Nestled in the leafy suburb of Barden Ridge in Southern Sydney, Shire Christian School has been providing high quality Christian education for nearly 50 years. With over 900 students enrolled across Prep to Year 12, we seek to create a culture where every child is part of a community that feels like family.<br />Shire Christian School is committed to whole student learning; both academically and pastorally.  We support staff to adopt and implement a Learning Power approach to teaching and learning, under our Learning for Life framework. Under this framework, teachers work in a collaborative and collegial environment to design experiences that challenge, extend and enrich student learning.</p><p><br />We are currently seeking applications from dynamic Christian leaders for the role of <strong>Head of Secondary School, a full-time role commencing in 2025.</strong></p><p>The Head of Secondary School works closely with the Principal, Senior Executive and Secondary leaders to provide direction, support, and leadership across all areas within the Secondary School. They are responsible for nurturing a positive learning culture that is academically rigorous, authentically Christian and encompasses a holistic view of student wellbeing and learning. </p><p>This position reports directly to the Principal and is offered as a five-year executive contract.  The successful candidate will be:</p><ul><li>A committed Christian, actively involved in a church community with a clear understanding of reformed evangelical theology;</li><li>An outstanding teacher and leader able to inspire and grow students and staff;</li><li>Able to oversee the day-to-day running of the Secondary School, ensuring that effective and efficient systems are in place to support teaching, learning, operations, pastoral care, and events;</li><li>Able to demonstrate the capacity to identify and manage change;</li><li>Committed to working collaboratively with the Senior Executive team to facilitate and foster a positive learning climate for staff and students across the whole School;</li><li>Responsible for designing and implementing proactive pastoral care programs that assist all students to grow in their understanding of God’s Word;</li><li>Able to establish positive relationships with parents and carers of the School and work with them for the benefit of students and the School.<br /><br /><strong>Closing date for applications:  9am, Monday, 9 September 2024</strong></li></ul><p><br /> </p>