<p>Since 1887, Kambala has played a pivotal role in shaping the lives of girls, from their earliest years to their final exams and well beyond. We are fiercely proud to be a girls’ school that values an education specifically for girls.</p><p>We are specialists in uplifting young women: every aspect of our teaching and learning is tailored for them, and every program for wellbeing, health development, leadership and learning caters to their specific needs.</p><p><strong>Our purpose is to instill unwavering courage and curiosity to educate young women of ambition, integrity and consequence.  To us, every student is remarkable in the making.</strong></p><p>At present, we are pleased to invite applications to the position of <strong>Deputy Head of Junior School.</strong></p><p><strong><u>The role:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Permanent Full Time (teaching contract &#43; initial 3-year leadership tenure).</li><li>Commences Term 1, 2025.</li><li>Works 40 weeks per year (all term time weeks, 1 week prior to the start of Term 1 &#43; extra 5 days spread throughout remaining non-term time).</li><li>Attracts a Level 3 Leadership Allowance.</li><li>0.7 / 0.3 leadership / teaching split (teaching &#39;Bounce Back&#39; pastoral lessons).</li><li>Responsible for all day-to-day operations P-6, including school calendar, daily run sheets, class covers, assemblies, and special events.</li><li>Develops, coordinates, and executes the P-6 pastoral care program, including case management of escalated student issues.</li><li>Oversees Year 6 student leadership.</li><li>Supports the Head of Junior School in delivering on the school&#39;s strategic objectives.</li><li>Supports the recruitment, coordination, development, and engagement of all P-6 staff.</li><li>Supports the development of the P-6 timetable.</li><li>Deputises for the HoJS when required.</li><li><strong>NB: as this role is responsible for class covers, it involves some administrative work on Sunday evenings and weekday early mornings.</strong></li></ul><p><strong><u>The ideal candidate:</u></strong></p><ul><li>NESA-qualified to teach (P-6) in NSW.</li><li>Post-graduate qualifications desirable (e.g. Masters in Educational Leadership).</li><li>Minimum 2 years in a P-6 Coordinator role.</li><li>Demonstrated success developing and executing pastoral care programs for primary years, with up-to-date knowledge of pastoral best practice.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in school operational management.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in people leadership.</li><li>Confident, organised, and personable - someone who leans into challenges, who operates comfortably in the detail, and who is motivated by positive student outcomes and organisational efficiency.</li></ul><p><strong><u>We offer:</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>A vibrant, dynamic, and highly-regarded Junior School led by a professional, warm, and good-humoured HoJS.</strong></li><li>Advanced professional learning facilitated by KITE - the Kambala Institute of Teaching Excellence.</li><li>Competitive, above-agreement rates of pay.</li><li>Reserved carparking &#43; staff shuttle bus to and from Edgecliff Station.</li><li>Daily hot &amp; cold lunch menu at a nominal fee.</li><li>Access to pool, gym, and other school facilities.</li><li>Discounted tuition fees for children of permanent staff, and priority placement in Hampshire House, our Early Learning Centre (6months-4yrs).</li><li><strong>A diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is listened to, valued, and free to be their authentic self.</strong></li><li><strong>NB - Saturday sport is not a requirement of this role.</strong></li></ul><p>If you are an accomplished primary educator who is excited about continuing their leadership journey at one of Australia&#39;s preeminent independent girls&#39; schools, we look forward to receiving your application via the Seek advertisement. You should include an updated CV and a brief covering note that speaks to your interest in this position and <u>why you are moving on from your current role. </u></p><p><strong>Learn more about our </strong><a href="https://kambala.nsw.edu.au/learning/junior-school/" rel="nofollow"><strong>School</strong></a><strong> and visit us on </strong><a href="https://au.linkedin.com/school/kambala/" rel="nofollow"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></p><ul><li><strong>Applications close 4pm, Friday 4 October.</strong></li><li><strong>Candidates must have full, unrestricted Australian working rights to be considered for this role.</strong></li><li>Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.</li><li>No Agency referrals will be accepted for this role.</li><li>In accordance with Child Protection legislation, all employees of Kambala must maintain a valid Working With Children Check.</li></ul><p><i>Through implementing the NSW Child Safe Standards, Kambala commits to the development of work systems, practices, policies, and procedures that promote child protection, safety, and wellbeing within our school.</i></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>