Head of Primary- IB World School Sydney

Job type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent Start date: Open Apply by: 28 February 2025 Job overview The Head of Primary is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the Primary School. The Head of Primary provides strategic direction for the Primary School and promotes the aims of the school through the implementation of school policies and procedures. The Head of Primary assists the Headmaster in securing and maintaining an excellent education for all students, and in ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and achievement. The Head of Primary will ensure that all staff adhere to all policies and procedures. Expectations: As the educational leader and operational head of the Primary School, it is expected that the Head of Primary will: Demonstrate an explicit commitment to the philosophy, mission and vision of the school as determined by the School Board Exhibit a broad and deep understanding of school leadership and management in an international context Keep up-to-date with IB educational developments and research in the PYP Communicate effectively with all school constituencies Serve as an effective ambassador for the school both locally and internationally Maintain an effective working relationship with the Headmaster, Head of Secondary and other members of the School Executive Team based on mutual respect, trust and confidentiality General: Ensuring the safety and well being of students and school employees Ensuring that the organizational systems throughout the Primary School are effective and appropriate Overseeing Primary School teaching schedules and duty rosters (PYP Coordinator) Overseeing appropriate relief for absent teachers (PYP Coordinator) Work with the PYP Coordinator to develop comprehensive calendar of key dates and event for school community and PYP specifically The scheduling, planning and managing of parent-teacher conferences, information sessions, and other such routine and special events The review and organisation of PYP written reports to parents according to the school’s Reporting and Assessment Policy Manage disciplinary issues in the Primary School Cooperating with the Head of Secondary to ensure that the school offers a coherent and consistent approach to all academic programms at the College Working with School Executive Team, to ensure that all necessary measures are taken to maintain the school’s accreditation status with AIS Representing the school at educational and other appropriate events Implement an effective assessment framework. Monitoring, evaluating and reviewing classroom practice and promoting improvement strategies. Challenging underperformance at all levels and ensuring effective corrective action and follow-up. Taking a strategic role in the development of new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of students and staff. Enrollment: Working with the Enrollment officer to ensure that students entering the Primary School are tested prior to admission and appropriately placed Conducting interviews with families wishing to enroll in the Primary school and submitting recommendations to the Enrollment Officer. Curriculum: Overseeing the effective delivery of the PYP curriculum Ensuring that the PYP curriculum is delivered in line with school policies and aligned with NESA outcomes Ensuring that students are allocated to appropriate teaching groups Ensuring that the Primary School appropriately integrates the use of ICT within the curriculum Promoting the use of learning opportunities outside the classroom by Primary teachers Supporting cross-phase Curriculum (Primary / Secondary) Management of Learning & Teaching: Managing and monitoring the quality of learning, teaching and assessment within the Primary School, in line with school policy, and constantly striving to improve it Managing the Primary Leadership Team to ensure that the curriculum in the PYP meets the educational and developmental needs of all students Management of Staff: Ensure effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of work undertaken by teams and individuals, including clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities. Teacher Accreditation Authority (TAA) Authorised Delegate for all teaching staff. Managing accreditation decisions about whether teachers have achieved and maintained the standards Ensuring that all teaching staff are meeting accreditation requirements Managing the appraisal and performance management of staff including conducting regular Management of Resources: In partnership with the Financial Administrator, and the Primary executive team, managing the financial and human resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the school’s educational goals and priorities. Overseeing resources requirements for the Primary School Developing, implementing and evaluating the Primary School Development Plan in line with the Whole School Development Plan Communication with the School Community Communicating regularly with parents both in writing and in person Overseeing all written communication to parents and the wider community Ensuring that all appropriate Primary School guides, handbooks and curriculum outlines are published and revised for parents, students and other relevant constituencies Convening regular Primary School meetings at which curriculum planning, student progress, and teaching, learning and well being needs are discussed and good practices shared. Specific Responsibilities Updating and maintaining all School Policies on CompliSpace Contributing to the development of whole school policies as appropriate Regular training of all College staff on whole school policies Induction and training of new staff on whole school policies Managing relevant disciplinary procedures and correspondence for staff in consultation with the Head of Secondary and the Headmaster Responsible for whole school correspondence or communication to parents in consultation with the Head of Secondary and the Headmaster Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Annual Report Responsible for overseeing all updates from the Association of Independent Schools of NSW (AISNSW) involving school governance, accreditation, NCCD, professional learning, grants and funded programs in consultation with the Head of Secondary and the Headmaster. Organizing NAPLAN assessments (Whole School) and adhering to key dates Carrying out a high level analysis of NAPLAN results (data) cross the College Working with the Head of Secondary and Coordinators to address NAPLAN gaps in knowledge Responsible for organizing ICAS UNSW and/or other Educational Assessments Please be advised that the above responsibilities are a summary. Complete information will be provided on request. To apply, please forward your CV and Resume to the following email: hakilazc.nsw.edu.au About Al Zahra College Al Zahra College 3-5 Wollongong Road, PO Box A425, Arncliffe New South Wales 2205 Australia 61 9599 0161 Al Zahra College stands as a beacon of academic excellence and cultural enrichment, proudly recognised as an IB World School offering the esteemed Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Our institution is deeply rooted in Islamic ethos, fostering an environment where students from diverse backgrounds flourish intellectually and spiritually. Guided by our core values of knowledge, faith, care, and curiosity, we instill a passion for learning that transcends borders and nurtures global citizenship. Embodying our motto, "Faith, Knowledge, Wisdom," we uphold the highest standards of academic rigor and holistic development across all aspects of our curriculum. Al Zahra College not only meets but exceeds the benchmarks set by the NESA in all Key Learning Areas, while also offering enriching opportunities for Arabic language, Islamic, and Quranic studies. At the heart of our educational philosophy lies a commitment to inclusivity and understanding. By integrating our ethos and values into every facet of our teaching, we create a nurturing environment where students collaborate harmoniously, embrace diversity, and cultivate a spirit of tolerance and cooperation. As we shape the future leaders of tomorrow, we seek dedicated staff members who share our commitment to the principles of the IB curriculum. Whether you bring years of PYP/MYP/DP experience or a passion for upholding its standards, we invite you to join us in our mission to inspire excellence, celebrate diversity, and prepare students for impactful engagement in both local and global communities. Welcome to Al Zahra College, where every student's journey is embraced with purpose and possibility.

Location: Liverpool, AU

Posted Date: 2/1/2025