Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart, founded in 1882, is a leading Catholic Independent Day and Boarding School located in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The school is co-educational ELC-6, and girls only 7-12.

At present, we are inviting applications for a Permanent full-time Director of Studies, commencing Term 1 2024. As part of the School Leadership Team, the Director of Studies will work with other members of the School Executive to drive and promote whole school strategic initiatives and be responsible for curriculum compliance, student academic welfare, the school timetable, and other related operations. 

The role:

• Commences mid-January 2024
• Permanent Full-Time
• Reports to the Principal
• 0.8 Leadership / 0.2 Teaching split
• Attracts a Level 4 Leadership Allowance

Key responsibilities will include:

• In alignment with the School’s strategic goals, develop and implement highly effective short, medium, and long-term project plans
• Lead and drive academic excellence through a strong focus on curriculum compliance, planning, and delivery
• Manage all processes and associated obligations related to NESA and NAPLAN
• Develop and implement strong systems for assessments, examinations, and reporting 
• Oversee the timetable function including class allocations, teacher allocations (including relief teachers), events, rooming, and the allocation of staff duties 
• Work with relevant stakeholders to monitor and progress academic assistance for students, where required. 

The ideal candidate:

• Accredited with NESA to teach in NSW and previous teaching experience
• Postgraduate qualifications in pedagogy, curriculum, educational leadership, or similar
• Extensive experience and success in a similar leadership role 
• Expert communicator across a variety of platforms
• Demonstrated ability in applying intellect and knowledge to weigh up complex information; identifying critical factors, innovative solutions, and implementing best practice change 
• Passion for and commitment to academic excellence
• High-level administrative skills with proficiency in all standard IT platforms, and familiarity with education-based IT systems (working with Edval will be highly regarded)
• Current Working With Children Check
• Ability to model the five goals of Sacred Heart Education in interactions with students, staff, and parents

Our ‘Culture Statement’:

Working at KRB means…

• Listening to the voice of the whole community, and using the voice that is given to us;
• Respecting the individual, embracing the human, and creating the space to look within;
• Letting each other do their very best, through being the best that we can be;
• Celebrating our past, discerning our present, and joyfully anticipating our future.

Some of our employee benefits:

• ‘above-agreement’ rates of pay
• 17.5% leave loading
• a free staff shuttle service to and from Edgecliff station
• an array of culture-focused well-being and social initiatives e.g. Personal Training, Book Club, complimentary pool and gym access, Mental Health Awareness seminars
• a fantastic daily menu of lunches for a nominal fee
• discounted tuition fees for children of permanent employees
• various salary sacrificing options

Please contact Rita Nakhle (email nakhler@krb.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 8233 6120) if you have any questions or to request a position description. 

Applications must include:

• An updated CV
• A cover letter that includes: why you have applied for this role, why you are moving on from your current role, and your unique skills and experiences that separate you from other candidates.

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