Montgrove College is an independent school teaching the Catholic faith, located in Sydney's west. As part of the Pared Foundation (Parents for Education), our system of education is personalised, seeking to integrate the pursuit of academic excellence, the acquisition of skills and the development of each student's character. As a Pared school, Montgrove College facilitates the partnership between parents and the school, supporting the overall development of students and assisting parents as the primary educators of their children.

Learn more at www.montgrove.nsw.edu.au

Montgrove College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced educational leader for the position of Head of Primary School, commencing in Term 1, 2027. This is a permanent full-time position, with a 3-year leadership term. Time allocation and leadership allowance applies.

Reporting to the Principal and serving as a member of the College Leadership Team, the Head of Primary School provides educational, pastoral and operational leadership across the Primary School. The role leads a culture of excellence in teaching, learning and student wellbeing, while fostering a caring, professional and faith-filled environment for students, staff and families.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing visible, values-based leadership and contributing to the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the College.
- Leading curriculum, assessment, reporting and professional practice across the Primary School in accordance with NESA requirements.
- Promoting student wellbeing, pastoral care, positive behaviour,



child safeguarding and effective support for individual student needs.
- Leading, developing and supporting Primary School staff through explicit expectations, coaching, professional learning and performance development.
- Building respectful and productive partnerships with parents and contributing actively to College and community life.
- Overseeing the effective day-to-day operation of the Primary School, including staffing, timetables, events, risk management, budgets and resources.

To be considered for this role, you will need to demonstrate:

- Demonstrated educational leadership and successful classroom teaching experience.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary Primary curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and reporting.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead curriculum improvement and support high-quality, evidence-informed and differentiated teaching practice.
- Experience leading student wellbeing, pastoral care, positive behaviour management and child safeguarding practices.
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, organisational and conflict-resolution skills.
- Capacity to build trust and work effectively with students, staff, parents and leadership colleagues.
- Ability to lead, coach and develop staff,



promote collaboration and manage competing strategic and operational priorities.
- Sound judgement, discretion, confidentiality and a commitment to procedural fairness.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission, values and Christian ethos of Montgrove College and the Pared Foundation.

Relevant teaching qualifications, current accreditation to teach in New South Wales and a current Working with Children Check clearance are required. If you are keen to join a professional and progressive independent school with a strong Catholic ethos that emphasises character formation and academic excellence, please submit your application to the Principal, Ms Lourdes Mejia, and ensure it is supported by:
- A cover letter addressing the selection criteria and stating why you are interested in the role
- An updated CV outlining your skills, qualifications and employment history
- A list of at least two referees with contact details

Pared is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment. We value and uphold the rights of children and young people and actively promote their safety and wellbeing. All applicants must demonstrate a commitment to child safety, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and comply with Pared's and the school's child safe Codes of Conduct. Employment at Pared is subject to a verified Working with Children Check clearance and robust recruitment and selection processes designed to ensure the safety of children and young people. Note: We kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies.

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