HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL

Position Details

• Permanent Position (5-Year Tenure)
• Based at Salisbury East
• 1.0 FTE
• Commencing: 18 January 2027
• Applications Close: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 5pm

SUMMARY

The Head of Junior School is a senior leadership role responsible for providing strong Christian, educational and strategic leadership across the Junior School. The position oversees teaching and learning, student wellbeing and pastoral care, staff development, operational and financial management, compliance, and continuous school improvement. Working closely with the Campus Principal and Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Junior School is expected to build positive relationships with staff, students, families and the wider community, lead innovation and change, and foster a culture of high expectations and excellence. Central to the role is a sincere Christian faith and the ability to model servant leadership while integrating a biblical Christian worldview throughout the life, culture and educational programs of the School.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and educational leadership for the Junior School within a Christ-centred learning environment.
• Lead excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum development and student achievement.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and high academic standards.
• Promote student wellbeing, pastoral care and positive behaviour.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through staff recruitment, mentoring and professional development.
• Collaborate with the Campus Principal to deliver the School's vision, strategic goals a…