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Principal of Geraldton Grammar School

Full-Time 5 Year Fixed Term Contract

Commencing January 2025

The Opportunity

Geraldton Grammar School is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as our next Principal. As a Kindergarten to Year 12, co-educational independent school in the Anglican tradition, we are committed to "Striving for Excellence" in all aspects of student learning and personal development.

Located within the City of Greater Geraldton, the School campus enjoys spectacular ocean views with excellent facilities. The School is an accessible and inclusive community in which student learning and wellbeing are paramount. All members of the school community are committed to providing a holistic, rigorous and student-centred curriculum that seeks to create independent learners, balanced with tolerance and respect.

We believe in fostering a highly relationship based environment where students, teachers and staff develop meaningful connections based on trust, respect and empathy. These relationships serve as the foundation for effective teaching and learning, allowing us to better understand and support the unique needs and aspirations of each student.

Geraldton Grammar School takes child protection seriously. All candidates for roles at Geraldton Grammar School are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of our thorough recruitment process.

The Position

The Principal of Geraldton Grammar School is responsible to the Geraldton Grammar School Board for the strategic and operational leadership of the School. The Principal is expected to engender the trust and confidence of the school community and demonstrate an exemplary level of performance and professionalism.

The Principal works with the Board to collaboratively develop the School strategic plan and is responsible for implementing the strategic plan and monitoring the plan through the agreed Key Performance Indicators. The Principal is responsible for the effective flow of information to the School Board, bringing insight into key issues and trends affecting the current and future performance of the School.

Importantly, the Principal will be a strong educational leader who has a thorough knowledge and understanding of education and the business acumen required to successfully run a multifaceted organisation with the following personal attributes:

• A leader who demonstrates a commitment to supporting the Anglican ethos of the School and the ability to lead a diverse and inclusive community.
• A strong role model who demonstrates integrity underpinned by the school values of respect, responsibility, perseverance and inclusivity.
• A visible leader who has a strong connection with staff, students and parents
• A leader with good judgement, sound decision making, moral courage and tact.
• A leader with passion, energy, optimism, the ability to make things happen and a genuine interest in and commitment to serving students, staff and parents.
• A leader with a commitment to a progressive education
• A leader with an open, consultative style which combines a disposition towards distributed leadership with a willingness to lead decisively from the front and the capacity to inspire confidence with the School and wider community.
• A leader with outstanding written and verbal skills.
• A leader who shows energy, resilience, humour and warmth.
• A leader who is articulate and leads the School whilst sustaining the vision, mission and motto of the School.
• A leader who retains traditions and honours the past and history of the School.

Your Application

Integrity of your Application

We expect that you will act with integrity through all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. This means that your application is free from plagiarism, and that you represent yourself with honesty. Be mindful of conflicts of interest when selecting referees. These can be perceived or actual. Where this happens, you are encouraged to disclose this to the panel. Your referee may not be a member of the selection panel, or a family or other close personal relationship with a panel member.

Eligibility

The following requirements must be met and maintained to work at our School.

• Possess a teaching qualification from an accredited teacher education program or one recognised by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA) as equivalent;
• Will preferably possess post-graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline (such as education, management or leadership)
• Be registered with the TRBWA;
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency in Australia, or
• Have a visa with relevant Australian work rights from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection;
• Have a current Working with Children Check (WWC – Western Australia);
• Have a National Police History Check (NPHC), including a Screening Clearance Number (SCN) prior to commencing employment.

Preparing your application

• Download the Candidate Information Pack
• Provide a cover letter no longer than two pages
• Demonstrate your specific experience with examples for each of the 6 responsibilities and accountabilities outlined in the Candidate Information Pack.
• Your employment history with key achievements in each of your roles
• Provide at least 4 referees of which at least two must be from your current employer, one being the Principal (or Board Chair as applicable)
• A word limit total for your application will be limited to 3,500 words.

Submitting your application

Application must be received by 8.00 am Monday 22 July. Please note that this is Western Australian time (AWST) which is GMT+8 hours.

You must submit your application online to [email protected]

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST

FULL-TIME (1.0 FTE), PERMANENT

COMMENCING – 28 January 2025

Geraldton Grammar School is seeking an outstanding and enthusiastic School Psychologist to join our School in 2025.

Geraldton Grammar School is a friendly, co-educational school in the Anglican tradition comprising students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Set in the picturesque Midwest town of Geraldton, the school is set on nearly 18 hectares and boasts a serene, natural campus with spectacular gardens and ocean views. With more than 680 students, the school is small enough for students to be known as individuals, yet large enough to offer subject choices and opportunities. The School welcomes diversity and is inclusive of all cultures and religions.

All members of the School community are committed to providing a holistic, rigorous, and student-centred curriculum that seeks to create independent learners. Our 4 core values are Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, and Inclusivity. Our School motto ‘Striving for Excellence’ is demonstrated in all we do

The successful applicant will have the following:

• Relevant Academic Qualifications, a tertiary qualification in Education and/or endorsement as an educational psychologist.
• General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a psychologist. Limited registration applicants are welcome to apply.
• Valid Working with Children’s Check.
• Excellent presentation skills, administration organisation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team, trustworthy, confidential and demonstration of respect for and acceptance of difference in students, parents and staff.
• Understanding of the issues facing children and adolescents today from Primary to Secondary.
• Ability to relate to a wide variety of students.
• Personal attributes which allow for the development of appropriate and productive relationships.
• Competent use of workplace ICT Software (E.g.: Microsoft Suite).
• Knowledge and understanding of Western Australian Curriculum.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work with a team of staff through shared information and a teamwork approach.
• National Police Clearance.
• Desirable -experience in a school setting will be highly regarded.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing your suitability for the role based on the skills, knowledge and experience requirements outlined in the ad and role description (Maximum of 2 pages).
• Your current CV.
• Copies of your relevant qualifications, certificates, and registrations.
• The contact details of three professional referees, including your most recent line manager/s.

Applications should be forwarded via email to [email protected].

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 4pm ON FRIDAY 26 July 2024

The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage throughout the process.

Mathematics Teacher – Secondary School

Full Time Permanent

Commencement ASAP

The Position

We are seeking a passionate Mathematics teacher to join our outstanding faculty and to inspire our students through dynamic classroom practice, refined professional knowledge and a commitment to high performance. Graduate teachers are encouraged to apply.

There is a responsibility for planning relevant and engaging learning experiences, demonstrating a high level of curriculum knowledge, using appropriate assessment tools and recording student progress through the School’s online management system (SEQTA). The position requires applicants to have the ability to develop inclusive learning environments, foster positive relationships and to communicate with staff, students, and parents in a timely and respectful manner.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Be qualified to teach Year 7-12 Mathematics and Science if possible.
• Have the ability to demonstrate high quality interpersonal skills and teaching practices.
• Commit to the Schools values of Respect, Responsibility, Inclusivity and Perseverance.
• Experience in differentiating for students of varying ability.
• Ability to build relationships with students.
• Excellent class management skills.
• Understanding of contemporary teaching and learning pedagogies.
• A commitment to collaborative teaching practices and an ability to contribute to a team and faculty of professional educators.
• A willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school community.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively across a broad range of audiences.
• Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check and TRBWA registration.
• Have a good knowledge of the Western Australian Curriculum.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please include the following in your application:

• A covering letter addressing your suitability for the role based on your skills, knowledge, and experience (Maximum 2 pages)
• Your current CV (Maximum 4 pages).
• Copies of your relevant qualifications and registrations.
• The contact details of three (3) professional referees, including your most recent line manager/s.

Applications should be forwarded via email to [email protected]

APPLICATIONS OPEN

The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage throughout the process.

Canteen Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to help in the Canteen on a Monday or Friday on a schedule once or twice a term. Time needed would be approximately 3 to 4 hours once a Term.

If you have some time available and wish to give back to the school community please send your expression of interest to [email protected]

Relief Teachers and Education Assistants

If you are interested in providing relief at Geraldton Grammar School, as a Teacher or Education Assistant, Please email a copy of your resume, including WWC and TRBWA registration to [email protected]

Casual and Permanent School Cleaners

Geraldton Grammar School is seeking enthusiastic energetic Casual and Permanent School Cleaners who are reliable team players that are willing to go the extra mile for cleaner and safer environments for our students and staff.

Essential

• National Police Clearance
• Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check

Please email a copy of your resume, including three references to [email protected]

The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage throughout the process.