Deputy Head of Primary (Student and Operations)The Rockhampton Grammar School is recruiting for a Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations) to join our Primary Leadership Team. This full-time position on a 5-year tenure commencing in Term 1, 2025.At The Rockhampton Grammar School, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic environment where students thrive both in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. Join us at The Rockhampton Grammar School and be a part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education!As part of our teaching team, we provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We employ motivated people who want to work together to produce excellent outcomes for our staff and students. Our staff are recognised as being central to achieving our mission.POSITION TITLE: Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations)DEPARTMENT: PrimaryREPORTS TO: Head of PrimaryKEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations) assists the Head of Primary and is primarily involved in educational leadership, daily operations and student welfare, as well as contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a supportive school environment and learning culture. There is also a responsibility to collaborate with counterparts in the Secondary School to enable continuity of wellbeing programmes and tracking of student development through the primary years and into later years of schooling.The duties may include, but not limited to:Support and develop wellbeing programmes that will further develop teachers' capacity and enhance the performance of students.Provide pedagogical support of teachers to enhance teaching and learning.As part of the Primary Leadership Team, The Deputy Head of Primary (Students and Operations) will be expected to:Lead wellbeing programmes, creating a common language for professional dialogue across the primary school.Develop and enhance programmes, aligning and sequencing with the Australian Curriculum.Monitor and track behaviour data to ensure structured and well-balanced offerings.Drive the implementation of wellbeing programmes across the primary school, including marketing and promotion of the programmes to the wider community.Work closely with Head of Leadership to enhance leadership opportunities throughout the primary school.Manage and track service-learning opportunities within the primary school.Work closely with the learning enrichment team, to ensure differentiation is embedded in wellbeing programmes.Initiate and lead ISQ projects, supporting collaborative practice.Working with Head of Primary and Deputy Head of Primary (Academics) to set teacher priorities and direction in alignment with strategic planning.Providing professional development to increase teacher capacity in analysis of wellbeing data to enhance teaching and learning with a particular emphasis on leading self and others.Attend whole school meetings and develop professional learning teams to embed whole school processes.Represent the Primary School at School, community and sporting events.Participate in co-curricular requirements which may include weekend, evening or holiday events.Model exemplary teaching practice, setting a high profile role within the School community.Participate fully in Leadership planning sessions, sharing innovative and forward thinking ideas.Undertake teaching requirements as required by the Head of Primary.Work collaboratively in a relational style to build staff capacity implementing evidence based conflict resolution techniques.Plan and implement school events to promote community engagement.Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence, compassion, empathy and a focus on optimal outcome in the context of wellbeing of students.Be an excellent communicator, both verbal and written and who can engage the primary community including students, parents, alumni and staff.Advise, appraise and induct new staff and pre-service teachers and facilitate their identified Professional Development.Co-ordinate Pre-service teacher programs across the Primary School.Safeguard and promote the safety of children.Develop opportunities for teacher collaboration, building trusting relationships while helping others to build their strengths.Set a positive, collaborative and optimistic tone within the School.Support the strategic plan of the School at all times.The role is diverse due to the complex nature of a school environment. The suitable candidate is required to work under pressure and think and act strategically. The ability to act both independently and within a team environment is essential. SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE The School takes child protection seriously, and as a staff member or volunteer of The Rockhampton Grammar School, you are required to meet the behaviour standards outlined in our Practice and Behaviour Guidelines.Therefore, as a part of your duties and responsibilities, you are also required to:Provide a welcoming and safe environment for children and young people;Promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people to whom we provide services;Ensure that your interactions with children and young people are positive and safe;Provide adequate care and supervision of children and young people in your charge;Act as a positive role model for children and young people;Report any suspicions, concerns, allegations or disclosures of alleged abuse to management;CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The successful applicant will be subject to a "Working with Children Check and Criminal Records Check" where applicable. The School undertakes several screening processes to ensure the appropriate protection of children and young people in its care.REQUIRED LICENCES/CERTIFICATES Registered with Queensland College of Teachers (QCT);HOW TO APPLY To apply for this position - please 'apply now' through the RGS Website: Current Career Opportunities | The Rockhampton Grammar School (rgs.qld.edu.au)Please submit the following compulsory items:Cover Letter, indicating why you are applying for this position and detailing your teaching experience and why you are the best candidate for the role;Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae with the contact details of two work related referees;RGS Application for Employment Form.Applications must be submitted no later than 4:00pm Friday 1st November 2024. Enquiries should be directed to Kate Harris - Head of Primary on .#J-18808-Ljbffr