<p><strong>Good Shepherd Lutheran College is excited to partner with an innovative and passionate educational leader, with a strong understanding of the Christian faith and a deep understanding of the psychological development of young children in order to lead the delivery of programs which equip students to flourish.</strong></p><p>Good Shepherd Lutheran College is an International Baccalaureate World School providing outstanding education for Early Learning - Year 12 students. It consists of three campuses in Howard Springs, Palmerston and Leanyer.</p><p>The Head of Junior School (Howard Springs) is responsible for leading a dedicated, highly professional and exemplary group of educators at the beautiful Howard Springs Campus (250 students), located 26km south east of Darwin CBD.</p><p>This campus is committed to the excellent teaching and delivery of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), as well as the strong foundations and principles of Lutheran Education. It focuses on values and student strengths and is supported by an engaged parent community. The Head of Junior School manages the activities of students and teachers in the following areas – student well-being, academic performance, classroom practice, administration, and budget and staff management in line with the College Purpose statement. The Head of School is responsible for the relationship and interaction of the students, staff and parents of the campus. Implicit in the role of the Head of School is involvement in campus-wide initiatives, responsibilities, events and programs. The successful candidate will have a leading role in bringing the values and culture of the College to life.</p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities</strong><br>• Leadership and pursuit of academic excellence through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme<br>• Leadership of the College Wellbeing program<br>• Maintaining the highest standards of student behaviour and presentation<br>• Lead the team of classroom teachers and education support assistants<br>• Liaise with the Deputy Principal in the management of staff performance within the Junior School<br>• Organisation and administration of the sub-school’s daily operation<br>• Student Leadership Program at the Campus<br>• Manage new students and families to the Campus in partnership with the College Registrar<br>• Development of structures and processes to enable College and Campus priorities to be achieved<br>• Promotion of the school within the parent and wider community</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p><p>Suitable applicants are requested to submit a cover letter introducing themselves, resume and a response for each of the five key responsibility areas and associated activities demonstrating experience and capacity for each as outlined in the Job Description (approx. 250-300 words per area).</p><p>The College Principal welcomes contact from any interested applicants should they wish to learn more about the role, conditions and College.</p><p>Commencement date:&nbsp; January 2025, or as negotiated&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Applications close:&nbsp; Tuesday, 17 September 2024</strong></p><p>For candidate information, job description and to apply, please visit&nbsp;https://goodshepherd.nt.edu.au/contact/employment&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>