- Provide innovative and progressive educational leadership
- Foster a climate of shared learning and continuous improvement
- Drive high quality learning and wellbeing outcomes
The Position
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is seeking a progressive and dynamic educational leader to join the Executive Leadership Team as the Head of Junior School. This is an exceptional opportunity to be a part of a prestigious institution renowned for its strong academic culture and commitment to girls’ education.
Reporting directly to the Principal, the Head of Junior School will oversee the educational, operational, and pastoral leadership of the Junior School (including Early Learning Centre through to Year 6). The successful candidate will lead and inspire staff, ensuring a high standard of teaching and learning, as well as the continuous development of wellbeing programs that support students’ personal and academic growth. The Head of Junior School will play a pivotal role in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, while also driving innovation in curriculum and teaching practices.
Key responsibilities include overseeing student management, leading curriculum development, mentoring and supporting staff, managing school communications, and contributing to the strategic planning of the school. The successful candidate will have a strong background in educational leadership, a passion for the education of young girls, and the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, and the wider school community.
The Organisation
Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School is one of Victoria’s leading independent schools, offering an open entry all girls learning environment from ELC to Year 12, and caters for a maximum of 1000 students.
Our school has a well-established and impressive reputation for its academic excellence, quality student wellbeing program and a broad range of co-curricular opportunities. We welcome every student as a unique individual and we foster confidence to discover their passions and to build upon them.
To Apply
Please click the ‘APPLY NOW’ button, using reference IGGhoj0724
Address your cover letter and resume to Liz Jones or Larissa Langley of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.
Applications close
3 November 2024