<p><b>About us </b></p><p>The Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation aims to establish, promote, ensure effective governance, and support Anglican schools within and outside the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle. </p><p>There are four schools that form part of the Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation including Scone Grammar, Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Manning Valley Anglican College and Lakes Grammar – An Anglican School. </p><p>Manning Valley Anglican College (MVAC) is an Anglican School in the Diocese of Newcastle. We value learning, the development of the whole child, fostering the well-being of the individual; and seeking to grow students of good character who will contribute meaningfully to society. </p><p><b>About the role: </b></p><p>This position reports directly to the Head of Junior School as well providing leadership for the K-2 and 3-6 Coordinators in the Junior School. It will include a teaching load, supporting enrichment activities (support / extension) across Key Learning Areas. It also collaborates with the wider Junior School staff and key Senior School teams. </p><p>The Deputy Head of Junior School is a member of the following: </p><p>• Junior School Leadership Team </p><p>• K-12 Teaching and Learning Team </p><p>• Whole School Executive Team </p><p><b>Your key responsibilities will include: </b></p><ul><li>Liaise with the Head of Junior School on school matters and deputise in their absence.</li><li>Maintaining a teaching load.</li><li>Undertake student/parent/staff interviews as directed by the Head of Junior School.</li><li>Be an active member of the Junior School Leadership team and School Executive team, contributing to the overall leadership and management of the school.</li><li>Act as an escalation point for matters of discipline and student/family management for the coordinators. Ensure that any necessary documentation regarding meetings and discipline matters is kept up to date and stored in accordance with School policy.</li><li>Implementing excellent teaching practice, as described in the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, including classes, supervision and other duties as allocated from time to time.</li><li>Using the Learning Power Approach framework consistently to design, deliver and evaluate student learning.</li><li>Differentiating learning and assessment to meet the needs of individual students according to the Learning Power Approach.</li><li>Assessing and reporting on student learning, with an emphasis on assessment as, of and for learning.</li><li>Reflecting on and contributing to the ongoing development of faculty and team programs, pedagogy and curriculum.</li><li>Participating in the School’s pastoral care of students, which may include attendance on overnight camps and preparation of pastoral reports.<br /></li></ul><p><b>Essential criteria: </b></p><ul><li>Appropriate teaching qualifications and current NESA registration</li><li>Tertiary qualifications in Education, with a focus on leadership, learning and teaching</li><li>Demonstrated experience in educational leadership with a record of achievement in leading school change and development</li><li>Excellent organisational and planning skills with the ability to lead by example and delegate effectively</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills to ensure the ability to effectively negotiate, resolve conflict, motivate, and engage staff<br /></li></ul><p><b>What are the benefits? </b></p><p>Our team are the heart of what we do here at Manning Valley Anglican College, and Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation. As a part of our organisation, you have access to the following great benefits:</p><ul><li>Generous salary and salary packaging options</li><li>Career and development opportunities</li><li>The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative and supportive team environment</li><li>The opportunity to make a significant difference in our students’ futures<br /></li></ul><p>Does this sounds like you, APPLY TODAY! Please submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing the above criteria to be considered for this position. </p><p>If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our Recruitment Specialist, Anouk Coyte on <b>anouk.coyte&#64;samritans.og.au </b>. </p><p><b>Applications close on Friday 19th August. </b></p><p>You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role. </p><p>Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation supports the rights of children and young people and are committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of students. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>