Shoalhaven River College is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking educational leader as Head of College to lead educational strategy, student outcomes, people, and operations in a Special Assistance High School (Stage 5 and Stage 6). Full-time role based in Nowra, NSW.
Head of College - Shoalhaven River College (Special Assistance High School)
Full-time | Nowra, NSW
Salary commences $165k + super + NFP salary packaging
Lead a College that's doing school differently!
We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking educational leader to join us as Head of College and lead the next chapter of SRC. Shoalhaven River College (SRC) is a special assistance high school delivering Stage 5 and Stage 6 education for young people with diverse learning, wellbeing and engagement needs.
The Opportunity
As the executive educational leader of SRC, you'll have responsibility for educational leadership, student outcomes, people leadership and effective College operations.
You'll lead the continued development and implementation of the SRC Educational Practice Framework, bringing together learning, wellbeing, engagement, resilience and student success into a clear, evidence-informed approach to practice.
This is also an opportunity to help shape SRCs future. You'll lead school improvement, strengthen pathways and partnerships, build the capability of our people and oversee the operational readiness and transition associated with the Colleges campus development. As a member of the KCC Ltd Executive Leadership Team, you'll contribute beyond SRC to organisational strategy, educational innovation and sustainable approaches to student engagement, achievement and transition.
What you'll lead
Educational strategy, curriculum, teaching and school improvement




The development and implementation of the SRC Educational Practice Framework
Inclusive, neuro-affirming and evidence-informed educational practice
Student wellbeing, engagement, resilience and post-school pathways
First Nations education, cultural capability and community partnerships
Leadership, capability and development of the SRC team
Strategic and operational planning
Governance, compliance, risk and effective resource management
Partnerships with families, schools, employers, training and tertiary providers, community organisations and government
SRCs campus development, relocation and operational readiness

About You
You are an experienced educational leader who can move comfortably between educational strategy and the practical realities of leading a school.
You'll bring:
Demonstrated success in senior high school educational leadership
Strong experience leading curriculum, teaching, assessment and school improvement
Experience supporting young people with diverse learning, disability, wellbeing & engagement needs
A strong understanding of inclusive education, reasonable adjustments and contemporary evidence-informed practice
The ability to build capable, collaborative and accountable teams
Solid stakeholder, governance and operational leadership skills
Sound judgement and the resilience to lead confidently through complexity and change.

Most importantly,



you'll share our belief that every young person is capable of progress and deserves an education that recognises their strengths, removes unnecessary barriers and creates meaningful pathways beyond school.
Why Shoalhaven River College?
This is a role for a leader who wants to build, shape and grow.
You'll join a committed team who have established strong foundations at SRC. Working alongside them, you'll build on their good work, guide educational practice and strengthen a developing school model for young people who learn best in a setting designed around their strengths, needs and goals. If you're an educational leader who wants to combine purpose, evidence and practical leadership to make a tangible difference for young people, we'd like to hear from you.
To apply,please submit your application to ****** and include:
Resume
Cover letter addressing your suitability
Copies of relevant qualifications
The names and contact details of two referees, including their name, position, organisation, email and phone number.

For questions about the role, please contact Linda Livingstone, CEO on ************ or email ******
Applications Close: Wednesday 18 November **** at 11:59pm.
Shoalhaven River College is a small alternative high school which commenced operation in Bomaderry in January ****. SRC is auspiced by Kiama Community College Ltd., a successful not for profit adult education provider. The School presently has approximately 50 students. This low/no fee school caters for students, that for various reasons, have not successfully engaged, or felt comfortable, in a mainstream setting. The school is not a behavioural school and has its own dedicated premise.

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