Steiner Principal

Role: Principal Steiner School New South Wales

Start Date: Term 3, July 2017

Job Reference: # JO-1705-159918

Reporting to the School Board

Exciting Opportunity for a Steiner Leader

Our client is a large Steiner School established in 1993 and is now a double streamed K-12 school with over 120 teachers and staff and 620 students based in New South Wales. They are inviting applicants to become the new Head of School (Principal / Director), from leaders throughout the Australian and international Steiner school communities. This is an opportunity for a new leader to build on the previous outstanding work and to transition the school and develop a strong strategic vision for future growth and development.

About The School

The School is an independent, non-denominational self-governing incorporated school. It aims to adhere to and implement the philosophy of Steiner /Waldorf Education. The school includes an Early Learning Centre, a Trade Skills Centre, working farm and gardens managed according to biodynamic principles; and hosts a range of highly regarded community festivals, workshops and events throughout the year.

The School delivers an international curriculum, ethos and basic philosophical principle, based on the Waldorf pedagogical education system. They also provide the New South Wales Board of Studies K-12 curriculum. 

About You 

Our client is looking for an experienced Steiner educator with a strong leadership background. You will have the knowledge, skills and abilities to develop and implement new policies and processes and guide the school through the next transition. You will have experience of creating a culture of innovation and accountability, supported through a mentoring and staff training system. The successful applicant will have personal and professional integrity, be inspiring and innovative, compassionate, and demonstrate good judgment, common sense, resilience and strength of character.

  

Demonstrated experience and a deep affiliation with Steiner’s educational philosophy.

At least 5 years’ Independent Schools management experience across strategic, financial, organisational and resource functions.

The ability to inspire, challenge and support others as you transition the School through its next phase of development.

A strong sense of collaboration with the ability to communicate and manage relationships effectively with the School Board, the Executive team, the College of Teachers and the wider School community. 

Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver high-level strategic objectives through practical implementation

strategies.

Ability to impartially manage workplace relationships, performance and change management processes with sensitivity and professionalism.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Interested in Applying?

  

To confidentially apply or learn more, please contact Tyson Wood at Smart Leaders via smartleaders@smartteachers.com.au  quoting Ref# JO-1705-159918

Position description is available upon request.  

Alternatively, please telephone Smart Leaders on +6173112 8566

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