<p><i>“Central Coast Grammar School (CCGS) is committed to the safety, protection, and wellbeing of all our students and children involved in activities at CCGS. The School requires all prospective school staff to contribute to creating a culture of child safety and wellbeing and be committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment”. All CCGS staff participate in annual training in child protection.  All statutory checks and references are required prior to confirmation of employment. </i></p><p>This is a new School Executive role that will commence in January 2025.</p><p><strong><u>Introduction</u></strong></p><p>At Central Coast Grammar School our purpose is to provide students with an exceptional education. Our dedicated and highly professional staff are deeply engrained in the curricular and co-curricular programs of our school. They sincerely believe in the capacity of our young people and are passionate advocates for excellence in education. In support of our people, this newly established role will ensure we establish the best possible operational conditions for our people to continue to thrive and grow in their learning and work. </p><p>Overseeing the daily operations, systems and processes of the school and co-curricular program, the Head of School Administration &amp; Co-Curricular Operations will be an inspiring leader of people, building confidence, strong relationships of trust, and establishing excellence in processes and planning across the campus. They will possess experience and expertise in leading a culture of innovation, teamwork, collaboration, and well considered decision making. </p><p>The Head of School Administration &amp; Co-Curricular Operations reports directly to the Headmaster and is a member of the School Executive Team. They will lead staff in undertaking school events, staff relief, systems use, calendar and time tabling, and will work closely with the Deputy Headmaster in the oversight of the co-curricular operations and programs. They will be expected to teach at least one class. </p><p>Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the school, the Head of School Administration &amp; Co-Curricular Operations plays an integral role in the strategic planning and management of administrative systems and processes. The adoption of contemporary, efficient and effective administrative and software system practices is essential to success in the position. </p><p>The Head of School Administration &amp; Co-Curricular Operations plays a key role in ensuring the success of school improvement and strategic projects. Serving as the key driver within the executive team, they assist colleagues in ensuring all initiatives and projects are: well considered and designed; embedded; monitored; and evaluated. The Head of School Administration &amp; Co-Curricular Operations oversees project reporting processes and maintains a focus on continuously improving student and staff outcomes, conditions and experiences. </p><p>The role demands a strategic thinker, someone possessing exceptional analytical and organisational skills, who is capable of leading with purpose, managing people effectively and contributing to the broader school community.</p><p><strong>Selection Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Applying highly developed analytical, procedural and organisational skills in the oversight of school organisation, events, excursions and routines. </li><li>Possessing outstanding forecasting, planning and project implementation skills. </li><li>Demonstrated success in overseeing operations to the highest standards and in executing and embedding transformational change, ensuring impeccable program delivery to time and to budget, supported by careful risk management, excellent communications and securing stakeholder support.</li><li>Leading staff in a manner consistent with the vision and values of the school, building and fostering a sense of collaboration, high standards and transparency among all staff.</li><li>Demonstrate a proven ability to think and plan strategically, to form and implement action plans, and to evaluate impact.</li><li>Being a collaborative team player, able to work across discipline and portfolio boundaries and negotiate mutually productive outcomes.</li><li>Possessing a skill and desire to listen to the needs of our students and staff and to engage them in school processes.</li><li>Having highly developed relational and communication skills, motivating, inspiring and developing high-performing and expert teams who achieve their potential and have a shared sense of purpose.</li><li>Excellent communication skills, energy, creativity, resilience and alignment with the CCGS values. </li><li>Committed to inclusion and diversity.&#96;</li></ul><p>Interested applicants should familiarise themselves with the School’s Strategic Plan ‘<i>Striving for Excellence</i>’, available on our website at <a href="http://www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow">www.ccgs.nsw.edu.au</a>. It is expected that every member of staff will commit to the Strategic Plan and participate in the professional learning expectations of the School. All teaching staff at Central Coast Grammar School are to take part in the whole life of the School, including participation in Outdoor Education and involvement in co-curricular school activities. A copy of the position description for this role is available on the school website.</p><p><strong>Your application</strong></p><p><u>Candidate statement: </u></p><p>A brief Statement of Application (no more than three pages) outlining what you feel you would bring to this role, what you would expect to accomplish and reflecting on your past experience in the context of the selection criteria.</p><p><u>Curriculum Vitae covering: </u></p><ul><li>Positions held, dates, scope of responsibilities and key achievements</li><li>Details of education and qualifications</li><li>Any other relevant information, such as involvement in professional and community activities.</li></ul><p>Qualifications, Working with Children Check, COVID-19, ID, 100 points of ID, NESA, referee details</p><ul><li>copy of your academic transcripts and other degrees or certificates, with conferred date(s), and if you are accredited with the Independent Schools Accreditation Authority (ISTAA), please provide a copy of your certificate</li><li>Working with Children Check number</li><li>record of your COVID-19 Immunisation status from the Australian Immunisation Register or COVID-19 Digital Certificate</li><li>100 points of ID</li><li>NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) number</li><li>telephone numbers and details for referees</li></ul><p><strong>Please email your application to the Human Resources Manager by 2.00pm, Wednesday 18 September, 2024 to: </strong><a href="mailto:ccgscareers&#64;ccgs.nsw.edu.au" rel="nofollow"><strong>ccgscareers&#64;ccgs.nsw.edu.au</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Applications will close on 18 September, however we will be reviewing applications as submitted, so early application is strongly encouraged.</p><p>Time has been scheduled for initial interviews to take place on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 September 2024.</p><p><i>Please ensure that any attachments associated with your application are to be either Word documents, jpg images or pdf. </i></p>