Educating approximately 1,200 students from Reception to Year 12, Pedare is an independent, co-educational Anglican and Uniting Church day school founded in 1986, situated at Golden Grove in the north-east of Adelaide.

We are committed to fostering partnerships with families that enable students to excel in their learning, develop a strong sense of self-worth, and build the skills to contribute to local and global communities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and visionary Head of Middle School to join our College Leadership Team commencing in January, 2027. This is a 5-year tenured executive leadership position, reporting directly to the Principal.
As Head of Middle School, you'll be instrumental in driving the strategic direction of Pedare, ensuring our continued success and delivering the highest standard of education. You'll work closely with leadership and staff, providing vision and fostering a supportive environment for the ongoing development and wellbeing of our Middle School students and dedicated staff.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in the priority areas of the current Strategic Plan
Demonstrate a commitment to the Christian faith and the capacity to communicate that faith effectively to the College community both in word and action
Support the Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning to lead and manage the Middle School educational program
Support the Deputy Principal – Student Life and Wellbeing to lead and manage the Middle School wellbeing,



student leadership and student life programs
Demonstrate high level interpersonal and communication skills
Lead and review Middle School policies and programmes to ensure Pedare meets legislative and regulatory requirements

Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to personal career development

In collaboration with the Manager People and Culture, Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning and Head of Senior School, consult with the Principal about staff employment, induction, and deployment

Qualifications

Proven school leadership experience commensurate with the role
A current Teacher Registration Certificate in South Australia
A current Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect (RRHAN) Certificate

A current South Australian Working With Children Check (WWCC)

All certificates and qualification(s) must be provided to the College prior to commencement of employment. The College requires the applicant to disclose any information relevant to their eligibility to engage in activities involving children and young people.

Benefits

Purposeful, meaningful and rewarding senior leadership work
Not-for-profit salary packaging options (details via Maxxia)
Free confidential counselling and support via our EAP program

Ample staff carparking

Only applications from suitably qualified teachers, registered (or eligible for registration) in South Australia will be considered.

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