- Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity
- Commitment to Peninsula Grammar’s mission, vision and values
- Strong community and educational leadership with presence
The Position
Peninsula Grammar seeking a visionary and innovative leader for the position of Head of Middle School. This executive leadership position is pivotal in driving academic excellence, fostering student growth and engagement, and shaping a strategic, sustainable future for the Peninsula Grammar community.
As a member of the School Executive, the Head of Middle School is responsible to the Principal for the leadership and management of the Middle School (currently Years 5 – 8), to ensure its programs across teaching and learning, co-curricular, wellbeing and administration perform effectively and in alignment with the School’s vision, mission, values, and strategic commitments.
As an educational leader, they will champion and sustain an outstanding learning culture across the Middle School, including delivering the Becoming Me Program, to develop students to become confident learners and responsible young people, and through applying best practice strategies across teaching and learning, pastoral care and wellbeing. As a leader, they will inspire staff to be leaders of learning and encourage a strong culture of innovation and collaboration in professional practice.
This Position of Responsibility provides FTE 0.8 Time Release and a B2 Allowance. The incumbent will be required to maintain a teaching load of FTE 0.2 and teach Year Levels and subject as determined by the School.
The Organisation
Peninsula Grammar School (‘Peninsula Grammar’ or ‘PGS’) is a K-12 coeducational school of excellence, renowned for its academic achievement and extensive co-curricular program. With a strong emphasis on quality teaching and learning and a culture of wellbeing, we are committed to nurturing the unique potential of each student, fostering inclusivity, resilience, and lifelong learning.
The school promotes diversity and inclusion at the workplace and expect staff to consistently demonstrate the school’s core values of Integrity, Personal excellence, Stewardship, Coeducational learning, Community spirit and Christian faith, through their professional performance and conduct.
Located 55km from Melbourne atop the rolling hills of Mt Eliza, Peninsula Grammar is set on 80 acres (32.3 hectares), providing a spacious and tranquil campus setting in harmony with the natural environment. The expansive campus includes boarding facilities for boys and girls offering international students a home away from home.
Peninsula Grammar have an excellent record of academic achievement with outstanding VCE results including many top of the State scores annually. This is testament to our investment in the highest quality teaching, exceptional state-of-the-art buildings and learning spaces, such as our VCE Science Centre, innovative approaches to learning and the delivery of a rich and broad VCE program.
An extensive array of co-curricular activities allows every student to find their passion. The highly respected music and drama program not only offers a safe and engaging space for creative outlet, but it also contributes significantly to the sense of community, a commitment to teamwork and to positive student wellbeing.
To apply – click ‘Apply Now’, using reference PENhms0825 addressing your cover letter and resume to Liam King and Kirsti Hitz-Morton of Future Leadership™, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
