Head of Individual Needs - Ivanhoe Campus

Ivanhoe Grammar School is a co-educational independent school with campuses in Ivanhoe, Doreen and Macleod.

A central philosophy of the School is to develop and educate people of character and this philosophy extends beyond the classroom; learning is an important aspect of life and we honor this not only as educators but as an organisation. Staff are encouraged to pursue their interests through personal development and extended learning opportunities and are supported to do and be their best.

We believe that school is defined by its people and at the heart of Ivanhoe Grammar School is a commitment to appointing great people at all levels of employment.

A school is built on the strength of its people and Ivanhoe Grammar School understands the significance of exceptional staff. We are always looking for great people to join our school – both academic and administrative.

Principal

Gerard Foley is the Principal of Ivanhoe Grammar School, commencing in November 2015, and is only the fifth Principal of the School in its more than 100-year history.

Gerard leads the School into a new era with the firm beliefs that all students have the capacity to succeed, that community and caring for others is paramount and that education can provide outstanding opportunities for all who embrace it.

Gerard was Acting Principal of the School throughout 2014, after being appointed Deputy Principal in 2011 and the Head of The Ridgeway Campus in 2008. His career has spanned roles in the independent and government sector, including the Head of Senior School at Overnewton Anglican College and Year 12 Level Manager/VCE Coordinator at Eltham College.

Gerard’s key aims are to assist students to develop their unique potential by providing a range of rich experiences through academic opportunities, the creative and performing arts, sport, outdoor education, intercultural understanding, leadership and service to others. He believes that active, engaged, critical and empathetic global citizens are created through exposure to local and international issues via the curriculum, and a range of community and international experiences.

Facilities

More than 100 years since it opened its doors in 1915 with 12 students in a Parish Hall, Ivanhoe Grammar School has grown to become one of Melbourne’s leading private schools. Today, it is a multi-campus, co-educational school offering Early Learning to Year 12. With campuses in Ivanhoe, Doreen and Macleod, families in Melbourne’s North have access to the inspired learning and exceptional educational outcomes on offer at Ivanhoe.

Curriculum

The primary curriculum at Ivanhoe School provides students with a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy, teaching through encouragement and inspiring a love of learning. At the primary level, small class sizes ensure individual attention for every student and learning is enhanced with enrichment and support programs.

In the middle years, Ivanhoe’s curriculum, transition and pastoral care programs aims to engage students and ensure they are supported in their learning. The school’s Year 9 program “A World of Experiences” offers students meaningful learning opportunities while encouraging independence.

The Ivanhoe Grammar’s senior years program and curriculum helps students prepare for the challenges of VCE (Victorian Certificate of Education) over three years rather than two. The school also offers the International Baccalaureate and VCE at the Ivanhoe Campus and VCE at the Plenty Campus.

School ethos

Ivanhoe Grammar school seeks to be a community of learning, with an emphasis on academic rigour and exemplary teaching and an international focus that fosters language and cultural literacy where students feel valued, safe and confident within a supportive wellbeing system and a shared set of values.