- Commitment to Cranbrook’s vision and mission of providing world-class education that inspires excellence
- Significant expertise and experience in managing student wellbeing in a school setting
- Foster and maintain a supportive and safe school environment for students
The Position
Cranbrook School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Senior School, Wellbeing to lead and advance student wellbeing and pastoral care across Years 7 to 12, bringing deep expertise in managing complex student matters and embedding best-practice support aligned with the School’s culture, values and positive education approach.
The Deputy Head of Senior School, Wellbeing will have significant expertise and experience in managing student wellbeing in a school setting, in managing complex student matters, as well as a strong understanding of best practice in the support of students with diverse needs. They will have an excellent knowledge of legislation and regulation, with a proven capacity to develop and implement processes to manage and minimise risk and work towards positive outcomes. Their approach to student wellbeing will be aligned with the school’s culture, values and positive education approach.
The Deputy Head of Senior School, Wellbeing will provide guidance and support in managing student wellbeing as well as being an escalation point for more serious student wellbeing matters.
The person in this role is responsible for wellbeing and pastoral care in the Senior School, across Years 7 to 12. This includes fostering a positive student culture; supporting students with identified needs; managing behavioural issues; responding to students with situational physical, mental or emotional concerns; and compliance with school policy and government legislation with regard to arising concerns.
A unique opportunity for an inspiring and visionary leader who can cultivate a culture of inclusivity.
The Organisation
Cranbrook School is driven by the dynamic equilibrium formed by tradition and innovation, aiming for breadth and balance.
Cranbrook is a multi-campus Anglican independent day and boarding school for students in Pre-School to Year 12. Overlooking Sydney Harbour, Cranbrook School was founded in 1918 as a haven for the pursuit of truth and knowledge.
Inspired by the enduring centrality of the principles of the great liberal traditions of education, Cranbrook is the first major Independent School in Sydney to become an IB Continuum School.
Cranbrook School aims to create a whole individual within a strong academic framework, to prepare students to voyage out beyond the comfortable with courage and confidence. They value critical thinking and strive to build self-belief for all students.
Essential Criteria: must be a registered teacher.
To apply – click ‘Apply Now’, using reference CRAdhw0226 addressing your cover letter and resume to Kirsti Hitz-Morton and Jenny Ethell of Future Leadership™, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
