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Head of Junior School

Head of Junior School

Tes Australia

Northern Territory

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Term 1 - 2019

Job overview

 Head of Junior School  


Our client school, is an independent college situated in a Top End district of the Northern Territory. The school is thriving and dynamic and has an excellent reputation in providing individual care and attention to its students.  The school boasts modern facilities and competitive salary packages. This is an excellent opportunity to work in the adventure capital of the Northern Territory.  


About the Role:

Head of Junior School 


This role involves: 

  • Ensuring quality academic and wellbeing outcomes to students of the College
  • To fulfil the mission of the College in developing students 
  • Leadership and pursuit of academic excellence through the International Baccalaureate Primary years Program 
  • Leadership of the College Visible Wellbeing program 
  • Maintaining the highest standards of student behaviour and presentation 
  • Lead the team of classroom teachers and education support assistants  
  • Liaise with the Deputy Principal in the management of staff performance within the Junior School 
  • Organisation and administration of the sub-school’s daily operation  
  • Student Leadership Program at the Campus  
  • Manage new students and families to the Campus in partnership with the College registrar  
  • Development of structures and processes to enable College and Campus priorities to be achieved  
  • Promotion of the school within the parent and wider community


Career progressive 

Relocation assistance 

Well-established reputation within the community

 Supportive and cohesive teaching environment 


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About You:

  • Possess current references
  • Have the right to work in Australia
  • Hold a teaching qualification recognised in Australia
  • Be registered, or have the ability to be registered with NTTRB and obtain an Orchre Card


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  • If you are in Australia, email your CV to chris.wilson@smartteachers.com.au quoting job reference #WEB1810-532304CW 
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About Tes Australia

  • Tes Australia
  • Level 3, 127 Creek Street, Brisbane
  • Queensland
  • 4000
  • Australia
+61 800 734 758

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