Principal
Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
New South Wales, Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2017
Job overview
Ref number: #158148
Rare and Exciting Opportunity - Primary School
The School Council of Inner Sydney Montessori School (ISMS) invites applications for the position of Principal, from leaders throughout the Australian and international school communities.
This is an opportunity for a new leader to build on the achievements of our outgoing Principal, Dr William (Bill) McKeith AM, to lead ISMS through its next phase of growth and development.
About Us
Well located in the vibrant suburbs of Balmain and Lilyfield, ISMS has an enviable, small school reputation. ISMS is a friendly and dynamic pre and primary school with students at the heart. Our staff create nurturing classrooms where each child develops a healthy self-concept, positive values, strong skills and habits, a deep academic understanding and a curiosity and appreciation of nature and the world around.
Recognised as one of Australia’s leading Montessori registered schools, our child focused preschool and primary school is at enrolment capacity with around 300 students between the ages of 3-12. In addition, around 100 students are enrolled per term in the Infant Community Program for 0-3 year olds.
Well positioned financially and committed to expansion, ISMS aims to grow across multiple campuses and, in conjunction with another Montessori school, is in the early stages of developing a Montessori secondary school. The new Principal, supported by the School Council, will have the opportunity to enhance and expand the School and develop the next three year strategic plan and vision for 2020.
About You
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspirational leader of students, staff, parents and the school community. With an emphasis on collaboration, you will be a positive contributor to the learning journey of each child. Already a Principal, or perhaps looking for the next step up in your career, you will demonstrate:
- A passion for Montessori education, or the ability to embrace and commit to the Montessori philosophy.
- Strong emotional intelligence with the ability to inspire, challenge and support others as you lead the school through its next phase of development.
- The ability to promote a positive and supportive ethos for pupils and staff where all are valued, encouraged and challenged to achieve the best they can.
- A strong sense of collaboration with the ability to communicate and manage relationships effectively with School Council, staff and other stakeholders.
ISMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to satisfactory references, police clearances and a Working with Children Check.
Search and Selection Timing
Application closing date is the 13th March 2017
Selection Panel interviews mid-late March 2017
How to Apply
An executive search is being undertaken by Smart Leaders Executive Recruitment. They will support the School Council throughout the search and selection process.
Email ISMS@smartteachers.com.au to access a Candidate Engagement Pack.
For a confidential discussion please contact Tyson Wood or Sasha Martin-Hubbard of Smart Leaders Australia on 1800 734 758.
To apply, please include in your application a CV and a written response addressing matters specified in the Candidate Engagement Pack.
Email your application to ISMS@smartteachers.com.au
About Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
- Inner Sydney Montessori School - Balmain Campus
- 44 Smith Street, Balmain
- New South Wales
- 2041
- Australia
Inner Sydney Montessori School is an independent Pre-school to Year 6, operating according to the philosophy and principles of Dr Maria Montessori who believed children have a natural love of learning and experience great exhilaration and satisfaction if allowed to complete tasks that they have freely chosen. The school, that had its beginnings in 1981, commenced in its current form in 2009 after a series of expansion and relocation events. Today it is Sydney’s largest Montessori School, operating 7 primary and 5 pre-school classes across two campuses in the Sydney suburbs of Balmain and Lilyfield with a total student enrolment of 292.
Principal
Mrs Zoe Ezzard
Facilities
The school comprises campuses that abound in a wide range of exceptional, modern facilities and teaching and learning resources. The first campus comprises three pre-primary classes and seven primary classes and is located in Balmain. The classrooms here overlook leafy play areas and are large, bright and air-conditioned. Nearby Punch Park is utilised for lunchtime play and sport activities. The second campus At Lilyfield is comprised two pre-primary classes that operate in spacious air-conditioned classrooms that overlook a playground and a permaculture garden.
Curriculum
The Montessori curriculum does not impose a limitation on the student’s learning. From 0-6 years the students, being tactile learners, may explore any part of their world they are drawn to, whilst from 6-12 years, imaginations and their curiosities extend beyond their world to their universe. The Montessori curriculum interprets all subjects and concepts taught within the Australian Curriculum and also extends the children beyond these concepts.
School ethos
Inner Sydney Montessori School is an authentic Montessori community where students are inspired as learners to grow into peaceful, influential and self-reliant young people who create a better world.
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