Assistant Head of School

Introduction

Are you looking for a leadership role within an Independent School. Know how to make learning fun while maintaining boundaries? Love contributing to a culture of inclusivity and a sense of belonging? Crave smaller class sizes, manageable hours and generous remuneration? If this is you and you are a primary or secondary school trained registered teacher passionate about reengaging students with learning we’d like to meet you.

Indie School provides students the opportunity to learn in a supportive environment using individualised learning and education plans, tailored to each student's own education and life circumstances. Smaller class sizes allow students greater opportunity to identify their strengths and work to improve areas in which they lack confidence.

The greatest difference between Indie School and many other alternative education settings is that our foundations lie in Adult Education philosophies. Choice, independence, mutual respect and accountability all have a significant role to play. In return for higher levels of self-responsibility, the students can enjoy some greater freedoms.

Our schools are located in areas of socio-economic disadvantage, and we work with students who have found it difficult to engage with mainstream education for a variety of reasons. I Our aim is to reengage students with learning, improve literacy and numeracy skills and focus on the next step in the learning journey for each student: be that a desire to return to mainstream, pursue a TAFE/RTO pathway, or to get ready for the workforce.

This role will have a 0.8 Teaching Load and may commence ASAP or we will wait for the right person.

Description

Core Workplace Objectives

Achieve the Indie School Elizabeth Strategic Business Plans and annual budget;

Meet or exceed in the educational achievements and care of Indie School students.

Workplace Tasking & Key Responsibilities

Teaching duties are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. Key duties of the teacher may include but are not limited to:

identify and coordinate relevant school secondary education and related vocational education and training to meet the needs and aspirations of the target group students;

provide relevant assistance to young people in their transition from Post-compulsory Indie Schooling to employment, further education or training;

assist the operations of the Indie School Elizabeth and surrounding areas, including relevant curriculum, delivery and reporting requirements;

stand in as Acting Head of School for short periods of absence;

develop and maintain appropriate administrative systems that meet internal and external reporting requirements;

assist in the lead development of new curriculum for continuous subject/coursework student interest and relevance;

leading, managing, supporting and giving direction to Indie School teachers, welfare and administration staff;

maintaining school registration, compliance reporting and operate within school budget.

Develop and deliver senior high school educational programs.

Identify student learning strengths and needs in line with curriculum and student circumstances.

Work with local community groups and agencies on any ‘linked’ youth programs designed to re-engage students and improve retention rates.

Meet internal and external assessment and reporting requirements.

Undertake other related teaching duties as determined by the Head of School.

Promoting the school’s alternative educational and strengths based model to ensure student goals and personal outcomes are achieved with the focus on “Changing the Lives of Young People”.

Skills And Experiences

For this position with our company, applicants must be willing and able to provide:

Annual National Police Checks

Working with Children Check

Hold a current South Australian teacher registration

Benefits of Indie Education

Attractive PBI Salary packaging is on offer through Maxxia

Uniform provided

Annual paid professional development and training with support and sufficient study time during work hours provided

15 days paid personal leave

Paid parental leave provisions

Company laptop and mobile phone provided

Access to an Employee Assistant Program

Locations all around Australia

Remuneration:

Level 12 – Level 18 (AWCC Enterprise Agreement 2022-2025) $92,361 - $119,506 + super based on training and experience.

Leadership Allowance of $7,690 per annum.

If you have any questions regarding the role please contact Jack Fergus, Head of School via email ()

Application close date is COB 21 June 2024. Applications will be reviewed upon submission and interview and appointment may occur prior to close date.