Management - Schools (Education & Training)

Walford Anglican School for Girls is a vibrant, inclusive school that provides an outstanding, forward-thinking education for girls and young women, in a close-knit environment of care and challenge. All in the Walford community live the motto Virtute et Veritate (‘Moral courage and truth’) and the values of Courage, Commitment, Community and Growth.

About the role

A newly-designed role, offered for the first time and commencing in 2025, the Assistant Head of Secondary School is an outstanding teacher, pastoral caregiver and school leader who is committed to the wellbeing of students in secondary schooling.

TheAssistant Head of Secondary School assists the Head of Secondary School in the management andorganisation of Walford’s Middle and Senior Schools for students in Years 7-12. This includes operations, reporting, student wellbeing, pastoral care, communications with families, students and staff, and co-curricular activities. The role requiresa consultative, compassionate, proactive approach to working with students, parents/caregivers, and a range of School staff.

A brief outline of the role is below. Please see the Position Description for further details.

General

Support the Anglican ethos of the School.
Live the School values of Courage, Commitment, Community and Growth.
Support the School’s mission to develop compassionate and courageous women who live lives of meaning, purpose and principle; and its vision to be a flourishing, connected learning community that enables each student to achieve her best, her way.
Teach in the Secondary school (0.6 FTE equivalent).

Secondary School operations

Assist with coordination and organisation of sub-school assemblies, parent information evenings and events, including the induction of student leaders, Year 12 Formal, Year 12 graduation events and the Special Awards Ceremony.
Assist with careers and subject selection events and processes for students in Years 7-12.Assist with the Subject Counselling process.
Be the first port of call for behavioural issues that cannot be resolved by the teacher, Mentor or Head of House.
Work with the Head of Secondary School in the case management of students with wellbeing concerns, including developing Wellbeing Plans in conjunction with students, staff, families and external care providers, where relevant.
Coach and support Year 7-12 Mentors in their role.

Staff and Relationships

Line manage Year 7-12 Mentors, Heads of House and the Head of Wellbeing (7-12).
Support staff working in the sub-school through coaching, mentoring, managing, and creating a culture of high support and continuous improvement.

Communications and Community

Facilitate and initiate key communications with School families.
Build a strong professional reputation among peers and in the wider community.
Promote the School in the broader community and represent the School in the education sector.
South Australian Teacher Registration.
Working with Children Check (WWCC).
Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education and Care (Fundamentals and Masterclass).
First Aid Certificate.

Personal Attributes

An empathy and respect for children.
Warmth, empathy, kindness, and good humour.

Benefits of Walford

Staff at Walford enjoy many advantages, including:

Extensive Professional Development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Onsite parking
Active social club
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Enviable school grounds and a central location just 4km from the Adelaide CBD
Staff discounts for children attending the school
Being part of a culture of collaboration and innovation

How to apply

If you wish to apply please do so by clicking the Apply Now button and addressing your application, which includes a Cover Letter and CV, to Dr Deborah Netolicky – Principal, Walford Anglican School for Girls.

A Position Description can be downloaded here:

https://walford.sa.edu.au/resources/common/PD-Assistant-Head-of-Secondary-School_August-2024.pdf

Applications close: Monday 23 September 2024 at 3.00pm

Your application will include the following questions:

How many years' experience do you have as a teacher?

Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years of people management experience do you have?

At Walford we believe that it is important for your daughter to be her best! For more than 120 years Walford has maintained a dedication to excellence in the education of girls. But there's more to education than exemplary academic results.

Walford is a dynamic girls’ school offering a friendly, family-orientated environment where each student is encouraged to be the best she can be.

Progressive teaching and guidance are provided in state-of-the-art facilities to provide our students with the very best preparation to follow their future ambitions.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

Walford is a dynamic girls’ school offering a friendly, family-orientated environment where each student is encouraged to be the best she can be.

Progressive teaching and guidance are provided in state-of-the-art facilities to provide our students with the very best preparation to follow their future ambitions.

Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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