Principal
Townsville Grammar School
Queensland
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 25 April 2017
Job overview
Established in 1888, Townsville Grammar School is a thriving school which achieves strong academic outcomes and offers an excellent rounded liberal education. The School motto Bonus Intra Melior Exi, "come in good and go out better", reflects the philosophy and values of the School.
A co-educational non-denominational day and boarding School, there are 1,500 students across three campuses from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The International Baccalaureate is offered in addition to the Queensland curriculum.
With the retirement of the current Principal, Richard Fairley, after twenty years’ of outstanding leadership, the Board of Trustees is looking to appoint a successor who will continue the focus on exceptional teaching and learning, ensuring that each child achieves their best. The next Principal will also bring the leadership and management expertise to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the School.
Odgers Berndtson is assisting the Trustees with this appointment. For more information or a confidential conversation regarding the position, please contact Rebecca Willett on +61 2 8905 3721 or at TGS@OdgersBerndtson.com.
The closing date for applications is 26 April 2017.
About Townsville Grammar School
Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school that serves students between 3 and 18 years of age. The school is located in Townsville, Northern Queensland and has over 1300 students currently enrolled.
Established in 1888, Townsville Grammar School is the oldest secondary school in North Queensland and as the years have passed, has increased from one campus to three.
Principal
Richard Fairley
Facilities
The school has a range of facilities including a gymnasium and swimming pool, however the most significant facility on the campus is the boarding house. Here boarders have access to areas including a kitchen, dining room, health centre and semi-private areas for both sleeping and studying.
Curriculum
Townsville Grammar School follows the Queensland curriculum. However, students in Years 11 and 12 are also given the opportunity to undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, an internationally recognised pre-tertiary qualification. The school has a junior, middle and senior school structure and programmes are tailored to the students and families within the grammar community. Additionally, Townsville Grammar School offers a broad range of co-curricular activities in areas including debating, chess, music, sport and community service.
School ethos
Townsville Grammar School follows the motto of "Come in good and go out better". The school community believes that all individuals should use this motto in their approach to all aspects of life, including character development, academia and sports. Personal growth is a big driving factor within the school, encouraging person growth and development both intellectually and personally. In addition to this, the school encourages and understanding for mutual respect and community service both within and outside of the school community.
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