Head of Junior School
Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time
Applications Close: 15 October 2024
Head of Junior School
Exciting Leadership opportunity commencing January 2025
<p><strong>HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL</strong></p><p><strong>Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School</strong></p><p> </p><p>Nestled amongst almost 20 hectares of natural bushland between Ormeau and Pimpama is the youngest school in the QLD Lutheran School District; LORDS (Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School). From Kindergarten to Year 12, our community is focused on serving with hands, head, and heart in a Christ-centred environment.</p><p>Founded in 2012, LORDS is committed to conversations, connections and understanding with our students and their families. Our focus at LORDS is on every child and every family. We grow partnerships with our families in ways that are meaningful and supportive of our children and their gifts, talents, and interests. Our philosophy is Learning for Life.</p><p>As a member of the LORDS team, you will work closely with our dedicated School Leaders, Teachers and Administration Staff, who foster a safe environment of respect, and genuine caring. Our staff are offered many Professional Development opportunities, which contributes to the 4.8 star rating for Staff Satisfaction. Genuine support fosters a sound community with a strong sense of belonging.</p><p>Our proprietary model, The LORDS Ways, focuses clearly on developing skills that students will need for now and the future. These ways of being, thinking and learning contribute to the development of the whole person and are reflected in teaching and learning strategies from P-12. Spiritual reflection and connection, ethical behaviour, personal and social competence (well-being) and the ability to develop intercultural understanding are also important attributes and skills that underpin learning and teaching at LORDS. This supports our mission of “Inspiring Great Humans”.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Why choose LORDS:</strong></p><p>Come and join our team of experienced and professional educators and inspire our great humans in nature’s heartland.</p><ul><li>Competitive packages </li><li>Professional development opportunities</li><li>Caring, ethical and respectful work environment</li><li>Opportunity to make a difference to student’s futures</li><li>Natural bushland campus with a bush chapel</li><li>Growing school of 12 years</li><li>Direct access to Ormeau Train Station, and on-campus parking for staff</li></ul><p><a href="https://youtu.be/--opDP9rk3Q" rel="nofollow"><strong>FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LORDS </strong></a></p><p> </p><p><strong>We are offering an exciting leadership opportunity to be part of our growing school. </strong></p><p><strong>Applications for the position of Head of Junior School to commence in January 2025 are now invited for a</strong> passionate, innovative, strategically minded and future-focused leader, who is committed to quality Christian Education, in a pastoral and nurturing community.</p><p> </p><p><strong>APPLICATION PROCESS</strong></p><p>Please contact Mrs Mary Richardson, Executive Assistant to the Principal <a href="mailto:mary.richardson@lords.qld.edu.au" rel="nofollow">mary.richardson@lords.qld.edu.au</a>, for further information regarding the application process including the role description and selection criteria. </p><p> </p><p><strong>Closing Date: Tuesday, 15th October 2024 (4.00pm)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p>