Principal
Mentone Girls' Grammar School
Melbourne, Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2019
Job overview
PRINCIPAL, MENTONE GIRLS’ GRAMMAR – MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
Because of current Australian visa regulations, only candidates with Australian/New Zealand residency or citizenship are eligible to apply.
Located in a beautiful bayside area about 20km from Melbourne’s city centre, Mentone Girls’ Grammar is a progressive and contemporary school. Founded in 1899 and with deep traditions in the education of girls, it is yet forward-thinking and innovative, ambitious to help girls aspire to excellence, make an impact and, as enterprising global citizens, rise boldly to the opportunities of their times.
The school has a record of excellent academic results and also offers a ground-breaking Enterprise Academy which links students’ learning to the world of future work and entrepreneurship; while the school’s WAVES principles and philosophies and its genuine dedication to personal wellbeing get to the heart of how girls think and feel.
Mentone Girls’ Grammar is a distinctive community, one which is authentic and engaged in collaboratively harnessing the expertise of students, teachers, parents, business and community leaders, global education partners, researchers and alumnae to develop ‘remarkable women’.
This exciting career opportunity arises due to the departure of Mrs Fran Reddan as Principal of Mentone Girls’ Grammar at the end of 2019 after 14 years of outstanding leadership. Council invites applications from experienced candidates with a commitment to girls’ education and an inspiring vision for the future of schooling.
Please obtain information about the position by contacting the consultant assisting the school, Kathy McLean, of Fish & Nankivell, on +61 414 376 698 or kathy@fnow.com.au.
Applications will close on Monday 28 January 2019. A concurrent search is being conducted.
About Mentone Girls' Grammar School
- Mentone Girls' Grammar School
- 11 Mentone Parade, Mentone
- Victoria
- 3194
- Australia
Mentone Girls' Grammar School is an all-girls, non-selective, independent day primary and secondary school, serving students aged 4-18. Located in Mentone, Victoria the school has around 700 students and 75 teaching staff. Founded in 1899, Mentone is one of the top-ranking schools in the state and has exceptional facilities and opportunities for students and teachers.
Principal
Fran Reddan
Facilities
Situated in a beautiful beachfront location, the school makes the most of its “classroom on the beach”. The school has an enterprise academy which helps improve students’ financial literacy and provides a space for business innovation. Mentone’s wellbeing precinct includes an eight-lane swimming pool, a mind and body studio, a fitness gym and 12 multi-purpose courts. Other facilities include a creative learning centre, a global learning centre, many performing arts spaces, a media design suite, a visual arts centre and a library with more than 45,000 books.
Curriculum
The junior school follows the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The senior school is guided by the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) syllabus, with Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways also available. University advancement subjects are available to Year 12 students. Japanese, German, French and Chinese are taught as second languages.
School ethos
The school places a big emphasis on allowing students to develop their creative sides, with teachers expected to provide a nurturing and encouraging environment. The school’s forward-thinking approach is exemplified by its WAVES personal development program, which promotes wellbeing, achievement, positive values, enterprising nature and success of women in society. The school is proudly Australian but also instils in its students a wide-reaching global outlook. Mentone aims to produce “remarkable women”.
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